What is 99/88 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{88} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{99}{88} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{88} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{198}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $792$. The GCD of $198$ and $792$ is $198$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 198}{792 \div 198} = \frac{1}{4}$

Answer $\frac{99}{88}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{1}{4}$

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