What is 99/88 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{88} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{99}{88} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 4 = 396$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{88} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{396}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{396}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $396$ and $440$. The GCD of $396$ and $440$ is $44$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{396 \div 44}{440 \div 44} = \frac{9}{10}$

Answer $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{9}{10}$

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