What is 99/18 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{99}{18}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{18} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{99}{18} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{18} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{198}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $72$. The GCD of $198$ and $72$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 18}{72 \div 18} = \frac{11}{4}$

Answer $\frac{99}{18}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{11}{4}$

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