What is 88/60 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{88}{60}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{60} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{88}{60} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{60} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{176}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{176}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $176$ and $300$. The GCD of $176$ and $300$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{176 \div 4}{300 \div 4} = \frac{44}{75}$

Answer $\frac{88}{60}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{44}{75}$

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