What is 88/95 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{88}{95}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{95} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{88}{95} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 8 = 760$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{95} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{440}{760}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{760}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $760$. The GCD of $440$ and $760$ is $40$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 40}{760 \div 40} = \frac{11}{19}$

Answer $\frac{88}{95}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{11}{19}$

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