What is 99/72 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{99}{72}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{72} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{99}{72} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{72} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{198}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $576$. The GCD of $198$ and $576$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 18}{576 \div 18} = \frac{11}{32}$

Answer $\frac{99}{72}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{11}{32}$

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