What is 99/39 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{99}{39}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{39} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{99}{39} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 9 = 891$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{39} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{891}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{891}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $891$ and $78$. The GCD of $891$ and $78$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{891 \div 3}{78 \div 3} = \frac{297}{26}$

Answer $\frac{99}{39}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{297}{26}$

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