What is 99/33 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{99}{33}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{33} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{99}{33} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 3 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{33} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{495}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $99$. The GCD of $495$ and $99$ is $99$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 99}{99 \div 99} = \frac{5}{1}$

Answer $\frac{99}{33}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{5}{1}$

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