What is 75/99 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{75}{99}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{99} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{75}{99} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{99} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{225}{495}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{495}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $495$. The GCD of $225$ and $495$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 45}{495 \div 45} = \frac{5}{11}$

Answer $\frac{75}{99}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{5}{11}$

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