What is 88/12 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{12} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{88}{12} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{12} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{616}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{616}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $616$ and $96$. The GCD of $616$ and $96$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{616 \div 8}{96 \div 8} = \frac{77}{12}$

Answer $\frac{88}{12}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{77}{12}$

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