What is 76/88 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{76}{88}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{88} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{76}{88} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 4 = 304$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{88} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{304}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{304}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $304$ and $176$. The GCD of $304$ and $176$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{304 \div 16}{176 \div 16} = \frac{19}{11}$

Answer $\frac{76}{88}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{19}{11}$

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