What is 11/99 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{11}{99}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{11}{99} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{11}{99} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $11 \times 5 = 55$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{11}{99} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{55}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{55}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $55$ and $792$. The GCD of $55$ and $792$ is $11$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{55 \div 11}{792 \div 11} = \frac{5}{72}$

Answer $\frac{11}{99}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{5}{72}$

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