What is 99/27 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{99}{27}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{27} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{99}{27} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{27} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{495}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $216$. The GCD of $495$ and $216$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 9}{216 \div 9} = \frac{55}{24}$

Answer $\frac{99}{27}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{55}{24}$

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