What is 75/99 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{75}{99}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{99} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{75}{99} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{99} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{375}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{375}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $375$ and $792$. The GCD of $375$ and $792$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{375 \div 3}{792 \div 3} = \frac{125}{264}$

Answer $\frac{75}{99}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{125}{264}$

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