What is 88/38 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{88}{38}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{38} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{88}{38} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{38} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{440}{342}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{342}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $342$. The GCD of $440$ and $342$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 2}{342 \div 2} = \frac{220}{171}$

Answer $\frac{88}{38}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{220}{171}$

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