What is 83/88 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{83}{88}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{88} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{83}{88} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{88} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{664}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{664}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $664$ and $792$. The GCD of $664$ and $792$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{664 \div 8}{792 \div 8} = \frac{83}{99}$

Answer $\frac{83}{88}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{83}{99}$

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