What is 88/53 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{88}{53}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{53} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{88}{53} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{53} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{792}{424}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{424}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $424$. The GCD of $792$ and $424$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 8}{424 \div 8} = \frac{99}{53}$

Answer $\frac{88}{53}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{99}{53}$

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