What is 88/34 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{88}{34}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{34} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{88}{34} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 7 = 238$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{34} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{792}{238}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{238}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $238$. The GCD of $792$ and $238$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 2}{238 \div 2} = \frac{396}{119}$

Answer $\frac{88}{34}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{396}{119}$

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