What is 66/88 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{66}{88}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{88} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{66}{88} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 6 = 396$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{88} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{396}{704}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{396}{704}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $396$ and $704$. The GCD of $396$ and $704$ is $44$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{396 \div 44}{704 \div 44} = \frac{9}{16}$

Answer $\frac{66}{88}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{9}{16}$

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