What is 12/33 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{12}{33}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{33} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{12}{33} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 9 = 297$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{33} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{60}{297}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{297}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $297$. The GCD of $60$ and $297$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 3}{297 \div 3} = \frac{20}{99}$

Answer $\frac{12}{33}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{20}{99}$

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