What is 88/12 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{12} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{88}{12} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{12} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{792}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $84$. The GCD of $792$ and $84$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 12}{84 \div 12} = \frac{66}{7}$

Answer $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{66}{7}$

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