What is 88/33 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{88}{33}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{33} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{88}{33} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{33} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{792}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $264$. The GCD of $792$ and $264$ is $264$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 264}{264 \div 264} = \frac{3}{1}$

Answer $\frac{88}{33}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{3}{1}$

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