What is 88/76 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{88}{76}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{76} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{88}{76} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 8 = 608$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{76} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{440}{608}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{608}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $608$. The GCD of $440$ and $608$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 8}{608 \div 8} = \frac{55}{76}$

Answer $\frac{88}{76}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{55}{76}$

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