What is 88/99 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{88}{99}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{99} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{88}{99} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{99} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{616}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{616}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $616$ and $792$. The GCD of $616$ and $792$ is $88$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{616 \div 88}{792 \div 88} = \frac{7}{9}$

Answer $\frac{88}{99}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{7}{9}$

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