What is 48/99 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{48}{99}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{99} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{48}{99} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 6 = 594$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{99} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{240}{594}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{594}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $594$. The GCD of $240$ and $594$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 6}{594 \div 6} = \frac{40}{99}$

Answer $\frac{48}{99}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{40}{99}$

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