What is 88/72 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{88}{72}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{72} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{88}{72} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{72} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{440}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $648$. The GCD of $440$ and $648$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 8}{648 \div 8} = \frac{55}{81}$

Answer $\frac{88}{72}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{55}{81}$

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