What is 88/48 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{88}{48}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{48} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{88}{48} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{48} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{792}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $144$. The GCD of $792$ and $144$ is $72$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 72}{144 \div 72} = \frac{11}{2}$

Answer $\frac{88}{48}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{11}{2}$

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