What is 62/88 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{62}{88}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{88} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{62}{88} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 7 = 434$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 1 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{88} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{434}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{434}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $434$ and $88$. The GCD of $434$ and $88$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{434 \div 2}{88 \div 2} = \frac{217}{44}$

Answer $\frac{62}{88}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{217}{44}$

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