What is 22/34 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{22}{34}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{34} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{22}{34} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 9 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{34} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{198}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $170$. The GCD of $198$ and $170$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 2}{170 \div 2} = \frac{99}{85}$

Answer $\frac{22}{34}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{99}{85}$

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