What is 63/99 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{63}{99}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{99} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{63}{99} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{99} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{504}{297}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{297}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $297$. The GCD of $504$ and $297$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 9}{297 \div 9} = \frac{56}{33}$

Answer $\frac{63}{99}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{56}{33}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,