What is 18/99 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{18}{99}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{99} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{18}{99} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 4 = 396$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{99} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{162}{396}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{396}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $396$. The GCD of $162$ and $396$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 18}{396 \div 18} = \frac{9}{22}$

Answer $\frac{18}{99}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{9}{22}$

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