Hawaiian Earring

What fraction of the larger circle is outside the smaller circle?
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Hawaiian Earring


In the diagram, the smaller circle touches the larger circle and also passes through its centre.

What fraction of the area of the larger circle is outside the smaller circle?

This problem is taken from the UKMT Mathematical Challenges.