What is 18/99 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{18}{99}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{99} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{18}{99} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{99} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{162}{297}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{297}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $297$. The GCD of $162$ and $297$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 27}{297 \div 27} = \frac{6}{11}$

Answer $\frac{18}{99}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{6}{11}$

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