What is 28/88 Divided By 4/5

Answer: 2888÷45\frac{28}{88}\div\frac{4}{5} = 3588\frac{35}{88}

Solving 2888÷45\frac{28}{88}\div\frac{4}{5}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

2888÷45=2888×54\frac{28}{88} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{28}{88} \times \frac{5}{4}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 28×5=14028 \times 5 = 140
  • Multiply the Denominators: 88×4=35288 \times 4 = 352
  • Form the New Fraction: 2888×45=140352\frac{28}{88} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{140}{352}

Let's Simplify 140352\frac{140}{352}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 140140 and 352352. The GCD of 140140 and 352352 is 44.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:140÷4352÷4=3588\frac{140 \div 4}{352 \div 4} = \frac{35}{88}

Answer 2888÷45=3588\frac{28}{88}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{35}{88}


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