What is 60/99 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{60}{99}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{99} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{60}{99} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 1 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{99} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{300}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $99$. The GCD of $300$ and $99$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 3}{99 \div 3} = \frac{100}{33}$

Answer $\frac{60}{99}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{100}{33}$

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