What is 88/46 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{88}{46}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{46} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{88}{46} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 8 = 368$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{46} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{440}{368}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{368}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $368$. The GCD of $440$ and $368$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 8}{368 \div 8} = \frac{55}{46}$

Answer $\frac{88}{46}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{55}{46}$

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