What is 99/24 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{99}{24}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{24} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{99}{24} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{24} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{495}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $192$. The GCD of $495$ and $192$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 3}{192 \div 3} = \frac{165}{64}$

Answer $\frac{99}{24}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{165}{64}$

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