What is 88/42 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{88}{42}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{42} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{88}{42} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{42} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{616}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{616}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $616$ and $252$. The GCD of $616$ and $252$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{616 \div 28}{252 \div 28} = \frac{22}{9}$

Answer $\frac{88}{42}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{22}{9}$

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