What is 99/74 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{99}{74}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{74} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{99}{74} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 9 = 666$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{74} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{495}{666}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{666}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $666$. The GCD of $495$ and $666$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 9}{666 \div 9} = \frac{55}{74}$

Answer $\frac{99}{74}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{55}{74}$

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