What is 57/99 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{57}{99}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{99} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{57}{99} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 7 = 399$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{99} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{399}{495}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{399}{495}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $399$ and $495$. The GCD of $399$ and $495$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{399 \div 3}{495 \div 3} = \frac{133}{165}$

Answer $\frac{57}{99}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{133}{165}$

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