What is 99/63 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{99}{63}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{63} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{99}{63} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{63} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{792}{315}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{315}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $315$. The GCD of $792$ and $315$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 9}{315 \div 9} = \frac{88}{35}$

Answer $\frac{99}{63}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{88}{35}$

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