What is 66/88 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{66}{88}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{88} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{66}{88} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 3 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 1 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{88} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{198}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $88$. The GCD of $198$ and $88$ is $22$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 22}{88 \div 22} = \frac{9}{4}$

Answer $\frac{66}{88}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{9}{4}$

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