What is 99/88 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{88} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{99}{88} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 3 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{88} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{495}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $264$. The GCD of $495$ and $264$ is $33$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 33}{264 \div 33} = \frac{15}{8}$

Answer $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{15}{8}$

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