What is 54/99 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{54}{99}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{99} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{54}{99} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 9 = 486$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{99} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{486}{198}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{486}{198}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $486$ and $198$. The GCD of $486$ and $198$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{486 \div 18}{198 \div 18} = \frac{27}{11}$

Answer $\frac{54}{99}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{27}{11}$

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