What is 66/17 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{17} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{66}{17} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 9 = 594$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{17} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{594}{85}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{594}{85}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $594$ and $85$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{594}{85}$

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