What is 89/12 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{89}{12}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{12} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{89}{12} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 8 = 712$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{12} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{712}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{712}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $712$ and $108$. The GCD of $712$ and $108$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{712 \div 4}{108 \div 4} = \frac{178}{27}$

Answer $\frac{89}{12}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{178}{27}$

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