What is 88/27 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{88}{27}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{27} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{88}{27} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{27} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{616}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{616}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $616$ and $216$. The GCD of $616$ and $216$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{616 \div 8}{216 \div 8} = \frac{77}{27}$

Answer $\frac{88}{27}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{77}{27}$

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