What is 88/70 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{88}{70}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{70} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{88}{70} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 1 = 88$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{70} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{88}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{88}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $88$ and $350$. The GCD of $88$ and $350$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{88 \div 2}{350 \div 2} = \frac{44}{175}$

Answer $\frac{88}{70}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{44}{175}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,