What is 99/88 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{88} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{99}{88} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{88} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{495}{616}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{616}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $616$. The GCD of $495$ and $616$ is $11$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 11}{616 \div 11} = \frac{45}{56}$

Answer $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{45}{56}$

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