What is 88/99 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{88}{99}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{99} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{88}{99} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{99} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{440}{297}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{440}{297}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $440$ and $297$. The GCD of $440$ and $297$ is $11$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{440 \div 11}{297 \div 11} = \frac{40}{27}$

Answer $\frac{88}{99}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{40}{27}$

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