What is 66/18 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{66}{18}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{18} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{66}{18} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 3 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{18} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{198}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $144$. The GCD of $198$ and $144$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 18}{144 \div 18} = \frac{11}{8}$

Answer $\frac{66}{18}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{11}{8}$

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