What is 88/38 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{88}{38}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{38} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{88}{38} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{38} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{616}{76}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{616}{76}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $616$ and $76$. The GCD of $616$ and $76$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{616 \div 4}{76 \div 4} = \frac{154}{19}$

Answer $\frac{88}{38}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{154}{19}$

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