What is 99/53 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{99}{53}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{53} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{99}{53} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 9 = 477$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{53} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{495}{477}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{477}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $477$. The GCD of $495$ and $477$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 9}{477 \div 9} = \frac{55}{53}$

Answer $\frac{99}{53}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{55}{53}$

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