What is 88/42 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{88}{42}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{42} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{88}{42} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{42} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{440}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $252$. The GCD of $440$ and $252$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 4}{252 \div 4} = \frac{110}{63}$

Answer $\frac{88}{42}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{110}{63}$

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