What is 99/88 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{88} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{99}{88} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 6 = 594$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{88} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{594}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{594}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $594$ and $440$. The GCD of $594$ and $440$ is $22$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{594 \div 22}{440 \div 22} = \frac{27}{20}$

Answer $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{27}{20}$

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