What is 62/88 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{62}{88}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{88} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{62}{88} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 1 = 62$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 3 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{88} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{62}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{62}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $62$ and $264$. The GCD of $62$ and $264$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{62 \div 2}{264 \div 2} = \frac{31}{132}$

Answer $\frac{62}{88}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{31}{132}$

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