What is 88/35 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{88}{35}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{35} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{88}{35} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 4 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{35} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{440}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $140$. The GCD of $440$ and $140$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 20}{140 \div 20} = \frac{22}{7}$

Answer $\frac{88}{35}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{22}{7}$

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