What is 99/18 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{99}{18}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{18} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{99}{18} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 3 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{18} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{792}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $54$. The GCD of $792$ and $54$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 18}{54 \div 18} = \frac{44}{3}$

Answer $\frac{99}{18}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{44}{3}$

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