What is 38/88 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{38}{88}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{88} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{38}{88} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{88} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{342}{704}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{704}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $704$. The GCD of $342$ and $704$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 2}{704 \div 2} = \frac{171}{352}$

Answer $\frac{38}{88}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{171}{352}$

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