What is 88/72 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{88}{72}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{72} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{88}{72} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 3 = 264$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{72} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{264}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{264}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $264$ and $504$. The GCD of $264$ and $504$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{264 \div 24}{504 \div 24} = \frac{11}{21}$

Answer $\frac{88}{72}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{11}{21}$

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