What is 88/12 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{12} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{88}{12} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 1 = 88$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{12} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{88}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{88}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $88$ and $84$. The GCD of $88$ and $84$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{88 \div 4}{84 \div 4} = \frac{22}{21}$

Answer $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{22}{21}$

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