Final answer:
The solution to the problem 88*(5)/(72) is calculated by first multiplying, then dividing, resulting in the approximate fraction 611/100.
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve the problem 88*(5)/(72), we must first process the multiplication part and then follow up with the division part as per the order of operations. Thus, 88*5 gives us 440. Next, we divide this result by 72. By doing 440 divided by 72 we get approximately 6.111, reiterated to decimal form. However, since you're requested to provide the answer as a fractior, we will present it in fractional form as (approximately) 1222/200. Reducing this to its simplest form gives us 611/100.
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