What is 99/54 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{99}{54}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{54} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{99}{54} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{54} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{792}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $270$. The GCD of $792$ and $270$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 18}{270 \div 18} = \frac{44}{15}$

Answer $\frac{99}{54}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{44}{15}$

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