What is 99/66 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{99}{66}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{66} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{99}{66} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 7 = 462$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{66} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{792}{462}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{462}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $462$. The GCD of $792$ and $462$ is $66$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 66}{462 \div 66} = \frac{12}{7}$

Answer $\frac{99}{66}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{12}{7}$

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