What is 88/12 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{12} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{88}{12} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{12} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{440}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $36$. The GCD of $440$ and $36$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 4}{36 \div 4} = \frac{110}{9}$

Answer $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{110}{9}$

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