What is 22/99 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{22}{99}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{99} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{22}{99} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 9 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{99} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{198}{495}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{495}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $495$. The GCD of $198$ and $495$ is $99$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 99}{495 \div 99} = \frac{2}{5}$

Answer $\frac{22}{99}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{2}{5}$

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