What is 88/81 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{88}{81}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{81} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{88}{81} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 8 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{81} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{792}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $648$. The GCD of $792$ and $648$ is $72$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 72}{648 \div 72} = \frac{11}{9}$

Answer $\frac{88}{81}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{11}{9}$

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