What is 99/19 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{99}{19}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{19} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{99}{19} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 3 = 57$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{19} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{792}{57}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{57}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $57$. The GCD of $792$ and $57$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 3}{57 \div 3} = \frac{264}{19}$

Answer $\frac{99}{19}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{264}{19}$

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