What is 88/12 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{12} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{88}{12} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{12} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{176}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{176}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $176$ and $72$. The GCD of $176$ and $72$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{176 \div 8}{72 \div 8} = \frac{22}{9}$

Answer $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{22}{9}$

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