What is 88/98 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{88}{98}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{98} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{88}{98} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{98} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{704}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{704}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $704$ and $196$. The GCD of $704$ and $196$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{704 \div 4}{196 \div 4} = \frac{176}{49}$

Answer $\frac{88}{98}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{176}{49}$

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