What is 88/17 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{88}{17}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{17} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{88}{17} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 6 = 528$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{17} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{528}{136}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{528}{136}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $528$ and $136$. The GCD of $528$ and $136$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{528 \div 8}{136 \div 8} = \frac{66}{17}$

Answer $\frac{88}{17}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{66}{17}$

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