What is 66/52 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{66}{52}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{52} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{66}{52} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 8 = 528$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 3 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{52} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{528}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{528}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $528$ and $156$. The GCD of $528$ and $156$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{528 \div 12}{156 \div 12} = \frac{44}{13}$

Answer $\frac{66}{52}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{44}{13}$

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