What is 45/99 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{45}{99}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{99} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{45}{99} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 7 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{99} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{315}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $792$. The GCD of $315$ and $792$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 9}{792 \div 9} = \frac{35}{88}$

Answer $\frac{45}{99}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{35}{88}$

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