What is 66/12 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{66}{12}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{12} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{66}{12} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 3 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{12} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{198}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $96$. The GCD of $198$ and $96$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 6}{96 \div 6} = \frac{33}{16}$

Answer $\frac{66}{12}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{33}{16}$

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