What is 88/72 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{88}{72}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{72} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{88}{72} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 4 = 352$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{72} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{352}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{352}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $352$ and $576$. The GCD of $352$ and $576$ is $32$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{352 \div 32}{576 \div 32} = \frac{11}{18}$

Answer $\frac{88}{72}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{11}{18}$

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