What is 11/88 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{11}{88}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{11}{88} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{11}{88} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $11 \times 8 = 88$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{11}{88} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{88}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{88}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $88$ and $440$. The GCD of $88$ and $440$ is $88$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{88 \div 88}{440 \div 88} = \frac{1}{5}$

Answer $\frac{11}{88}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{1}{5}$

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