What is 88/66 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{88}{66}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{66} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{88}{66} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 8 = 528$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{66} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{440}{528}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{528}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $528$. The GCD of $440$ and $528$ is $88$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 88}{528 \div 88} = \frac{5}{6}$

Answer $\frac{88}{66}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{5}{6}$

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