What is 88/48 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{88}{48}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{48} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{88}{48} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{48} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{440}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $144$. The GCD of $440$ and $144$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 8}{144 \div 8} = \frac{55}{18}$

Answer $\frac{88}{48}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{55}{18}$

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