What is 88/33 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{88}{33}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{33} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{88}{33} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{33} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{704}{165}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{704}{165}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $704$ and $165$. The GCD of $704$ and $165$ is $11$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{704 \div 11}{165 \div 11} = \frac{64}{15}$

Answer $\frac{88}{33}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{64}{15}$

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