What is 88/99 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{88}{99}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{99} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{88}{99} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 6 = 528$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{99} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{528}{495}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{528}{495}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $528$ and $495$. The GCD of $528$ and $495$ is $33$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{528 \div 33}{495 \div 33} = \frac{16}{15}$

Answer $\frac{88}{99}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{16}{15}$

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