What is 66/12 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{66}{12}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{12} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{66}{12} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 8 = 528$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{12} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{528}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{528}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $528$ and $84$. The GCD of $528$ and $84$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{528 \div 12}{84 \div 12} = \frac{44}{7}$

Answer $\frac{66}{12}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{44}{7}$

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