What is 22/66 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{22}{66}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{66} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{22}{66} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 9 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{66} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{198}{132}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{132}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $132$. The GCD of $198$ and $132$ is $66$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 66}{132 \div 66} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{22}{66}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{3}{2}$

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