What is 52/88 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{52}{88}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{88} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{52}{88} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 3 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{88} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{156}{704}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{704}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $704$. The GCD of $156$ and $704$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 4}{704 \div 4} = \frac{39}{176}$

Answer $\frac{52}{88}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{39}{176}$

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