What is 88/45 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{88}{45}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{45} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{88}{45} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{45} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{792}{90}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{90}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $90$. The GCD of $792$ and $90$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 18}{90 \div 18} = \frac{44}{5}$

Answer $\frac{88}{45}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{44}{5}$

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