What is 66/33 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{66}{33}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{33} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{66}{33} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 8 = 528$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 3 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{33} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{528}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{528}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $528$ and $99$. The GCD of $528$ and $99$ is $33$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{528 \div 33}{99 \div 33} = \frac{16}{3}$

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

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