What is 81/61 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{81}{61}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{61} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{81}{61} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 8 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 3 = 183$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{61} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{648}{183}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{183}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $183$. The GCD of $648$ and $183$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 3}{183 \div 3} = \frac{216}{61}$

Answer $\frac{81}{61}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{216}{61}$

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