What is 66/18 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{66}{18}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{18} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{66}{18} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 6 = 396$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{18} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{396}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{396}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $396$ and $144$. The GCD of $396$ and $144$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{396 \div 36}{144 \div 36} = \frac{11}{4}$

Answer $\frac{66}{18}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{11}{4}$

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