What is 66/17 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{17} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{66}{17} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 8 = 528$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{17} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{528}{153}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{528}{153}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $528$ and $153$. The GCD of $528$ and $153$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{528 \div 3}{153 \div 3} = \frac{176}{51}$

Answer $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{176}{51}$

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