What is 99/33 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{99}{33}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{33} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{99}{33} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 9 = 891$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{33} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{891}{165}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{891}{165}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $891$ and $165$. The GCD of $891$ and $165$ is $33$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{891 \div 33}{165 \div 33} = \frac{27}{5}$

Answer $\frac{99}{33}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{27}{5}$

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