What is 99/60 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{99}{60}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{60} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{99}{60} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{60} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{495}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $240$. The GCD of $495$ and $240$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 15}{240 \div 15} = \frac{33}{16}$

Answer $\frac{99}{60}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{33}{16}$

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