What is 99/48 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{99}{48}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{48} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{99}{48} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{48} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{495}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $96$. The GCD of $495$ and $96$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 3}{96 \div 3} = \frac{165}{32}$

Answer $\frac{99}{48}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{165}{32}$

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