What is 99/85 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{99}{85}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{85} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{99}{85} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{85} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{495}{340}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{340}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $340$. The GCD of $495$ and $340$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 5}{340 \div 5} = \frac{99}{68}$

Answer $\frac{99}{85}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{99}{68}$

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