What is 28/88 Divided By 9/5

Answer: 2888÷95\frac{28}{88}\div\frac{9}{5} = 35198\frac{35}{198}

Solving 2888÷95\frac{28}{88}\div\frac{9}{5}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

2888÷95=2888×59\frac{28}{88} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{28}{88} \times \frac{5}{9}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 28×5=14028 \times 5 = 140
  • Multiply the Denominators: 88×9=79288 \times 9 = 792
  • Form the New Fraction: 2888×95=140792\frac{28}{88} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{140}{792}

Let's Simplify 140792\frac{140}{792}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 140140 and 792792. The GCD of 140140 and 792792 is 44.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:140÷4792÷4=35198\frac{140 \div 4}{792 \div 4} = \frac{35}{198}

Answer 2888÷95=35198\frac{28}{88}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{35}{198}


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