What is 99/27 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{99}{27}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{27} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{99}{27} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{27} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{495}{81}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{81}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $81$. The GCD of $495$ and $81$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 9}{81 \div 9} = \frac{55}{9}$

Answer $\frac{99}{27}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{55}{9}$

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