What is 22/88 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{22}{88}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{88} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{22}{88} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 2 = 44$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{88} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{44}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{44}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $44$ and $440$. The GCD of $44$ and $440$ is $44$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{44 \div 44}{440 \div 44} = \frac{1}{10}$

Answer $\frac{22}{88}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{1}{10}$

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