What is 61/66 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{61}{66}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{66} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{61}{66} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 1 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{66} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{488}{66}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{488}{66}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $488$ and $66$. The GCD of $488$ and $66$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{488 \div 2}{66 \div 2} = \frac{244}{33}$

Answer $\frac{61}{66}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{244}{33}$

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