What is 66/27 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{66}{27}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{27} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{66}{27} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 8 = 528$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{27} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{528}{81}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{528}{81}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $528$ and $81$. The GCD of $528$ and $81$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{528 \div 3}{81 \div 3} = \frac{176}{27}$

Answer $\frac{66}{27}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{176}{27}$

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