What is 99/74 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{99}{74}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{74} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{99}{74} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 9 = 666$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{74} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{792}{666}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{792}{666}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $792$ and $666$. The GCD of $792$ and $666$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{792 \div 18}{666 \div 18} = \frac{44}{37}$

Answer $\frac{99}{74}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{44}{37}$

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