What is 99/88 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{88} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{99}{88} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 1 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{88} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{297}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{297}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $297$ and $88$. The GCD of $297$ and $88$ is $11$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{297 \div 11}{88 \div 11} = \frac{27}{8}$

Answer $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{27}{8}$

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