What is 99/72 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{99}{72}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{72} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{99}{72} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 6 = 594$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{72} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{594}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{594}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $594$ and $360$. The GCD of $594$ and $360$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{594 \div 18}{360 \div 18} = \frac{33}{20}$

Answer $\frac{99}{72}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{33}{20}$

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