What is 88/50 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{88}{50}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{50} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{88}{50} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{50} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{440}{200}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{200}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $200$. The GCD of $440$ and $200$ is $40$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 40}{200 \div 40} = \frac{11}{5}$

Answer $\frac{88}{50}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{11}{5}$

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