What is 99/33 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{99}{33}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{33} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{99}{33} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 7 = 231$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{33} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{495}{231}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{231}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $231$. The GCD of $495$ and $231$ is $33$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 33}{231 \div 33} = \frac{15}{7}$

Answer $\frac{99}{33}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{15}{7}$

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