What is 88/48 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{88}{48}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{48} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{88}{48} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{48} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{704}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{704}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $704$ and $336$. The GCD of $704$ and $336$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{704 \div 16}{336 \div 16} = \frac{44}{21}$

Answer $\frac{88}{48}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{44}{21}$

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