What is 12/99 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{12}{99}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{99} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{12}{99} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{99} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{108}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $792$. The GCD of $108$ and $792$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 36}{792 \div 36} = \frac{3}{22}$

Answer $\frac{12}{99}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{3}{22}$

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