What is 99/33 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{99}{33}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{33} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{99}{33} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 3 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{33} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{792}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $99$. The GCD of $792$ and $99$ is $99$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 99}{99 \div 99} = \frac{8}{1}$

Answer $\frac{99}{33}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{8}{1}$

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