What is 61/99 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{61}{99}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{99} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{61}{99} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 9 = 549$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{99} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{549}{198}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{549}{198}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $549$ and $198$. The GCD of $549$ and $198$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{549 \div 9}{198 \div 9} = \frac{61}{22}$

Answer $\frac{61}{99}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{61}{22}$

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