What is 22/88 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{22}{88}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{88} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{22}{88} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 8 = 176$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{88} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{176}{616}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{176}{616}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $176$ and $616$. The GCD of $176$ and $616$ is $88$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{176 \div 88}{616 \div 88} = \frac{2}{7}$

Answer $\frac{22}{88}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{2}{7}$

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