What is 88/48 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{88}{48}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{48} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{88}{48} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 3 = 264$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{48} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{264}{384}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{264}{384}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $264$ and $384$. The GCD of $264$ and $384$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{264 \div 24}{384 \div 24} = \frac{11}{16}$

Answer $\frac{88}{48}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{11}{16}$

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