What is 99/18 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{99}{18}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{18} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{99}{18} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 3 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{18} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{495}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $54$. The GCD of $495$ and $54$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 9}{54 \div 9} = \frac{55}{6}$

Answer $\frac{99}{18}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{55}{6}$

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