What is 88/12 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{12} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{88}{12} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{12} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{176}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{176}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $176$ and $60$. The GCD of $176$ and $60$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{176 \div 4}{60 \div 4} = \frac{44}{15}$

Answer $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{44}{15}$

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