What is 88/99 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{88}{99}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{99} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{88}{99} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 1 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{99} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{704}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{704}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $704$ and $99$. The GCD of $704$ and $99$ is $11$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{704 \div 11}{99 \div 11} = \frac{64}{9}$

Answer $\frac{88}{99}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{64}{9}$

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