What is 66/12 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{66}{12}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{12} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{66}{12} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{12} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{132}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{132}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $132$ and $96$. The GCD of $132$ and $96$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{132 \div 12}{96 \div 12} = \frac{11}{8}$

Answer $\frac{66}{12}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{11}{8}$

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