What is 88/72 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{88}{72}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{72} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{88}{72} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{72} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{176}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{176}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $176$ and $576$. The GCD of $176$ and $576$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{176 \div 16}{576 \div 16} = \frac{11}{36}$

Answer $\frac{88}{72}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{11}{36}$

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