What is 18/99 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{18}{99}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{99} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{18}{99} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 7 = 693$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{99} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{162}{693}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{693}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $693$. The GCD of $162$ and $693$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 9}{693 \div 9} = \frac{18}{77}$

Answer $\frac{18}{99}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{18}{77}$

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