What is 99/98 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{99}{98}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{98} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{99}{98} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 9 = 882$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{98} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{495}{882}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{495}{882}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $495$ and $882$. The GCD of $495$ and $882$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{495 \div 9}{882 \div 9} = \frac{55}{98}$

Answer $\frac{99}{98}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{55}{98}$

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