What is 12/88 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{12}{88}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{88} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{12}{88} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 6 = 528$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{88} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{96}{528}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{528}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $528$. The GCD of $96$ and $528$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 48}{528 \div 48} = \frac{2}{11}$

Answer $\frac{12}{88}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{2}{11}$

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