What is 88/54 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{88}{54}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{54} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{88}{54} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{54} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{176}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{176}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $176$ and $270$. The GCD of $176$ and $270$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{176 \div 2}{270 \div 2} = \frac{88}{135}$

Answer $\frac{88}{54}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{88}{135}$

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