What is 99/60 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{99}{60}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{60} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{99}{60} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{60} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{792}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $60$. The GCD of $792$ and $60$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 12}{60 \div 12} = \frac{66}{5}$

Answer $\frac{99}{60}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{66}{5}$

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