What is 12/88 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{12}{88}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{88} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{12}{88} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{88} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{60}{792}$

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

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

Answer $\frac{12}{88}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{5}{66}$

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