What is 85/99 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{85}{99}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{99} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{85}{99} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{99} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{765}{297}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{765}{297}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $765$ and $297$. The GCD of $765$ and $297$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{765 \div 9}{297 \div 9} = \frac{85}{33}$

Answer $\frac{85}{99}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{85}{33}$

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