What is 89/81 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{89}{81}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{81} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{89}{81} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 9 = 801$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{81} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{801}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{801}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $801$ and $162$. The GCD of $801$ and $162$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{801 \div 9}{162 \div 9} = \frac{89}{18}$

Answer $\frac{89}{81}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{89}{18}$

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