What is 88/99 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{88}{99}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{99} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{88}{99} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 3 = 264$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 1 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{99} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{264}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{264}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $264$ and $99$. The GCD of $264$ and $99$ is $33$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{264 \div 33}{99 \div 33} = \frac{8}{3}$

Answer $\frac{88}{99}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{8}{3}$

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