What is 99/88 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{88} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{99}{88} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 1 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{88} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{495}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $88$. The GCD of $495$ and $88$ is $11$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 11}{88 \div 11} = \frac{45}{8}$

Answer $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{45}{8}$

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