What is 99/48 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{99}{48}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{48} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{99}{48} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 1 = 99$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{48} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{99}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{99}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $99$ and $240$. The GCD of $99$ and $240$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{99 \div 3}{240 \div 3} = \frac{33}{80}$

Answer $\frac{99}{48}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{33}{80}$

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