What is 88/11 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{88}{11}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{11} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{88}{11} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $11 \times 5 = 55$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{11} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{792}{55}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{55}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $55$. The GCD of $792$ and $55$ is $11$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 11}{55 \div 11} = \frac{72}{5}$

Answer $\frac{88}{11}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{72}{5}$

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