What is 17/45 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{17}{45}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{45} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{17}{45} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{45} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{85}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{85}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $85$ and $360$. The GCD of $85$ and $360$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{85 \div 5}{360 \div 5} = \frac{17}{72}$

Answer $\frac{17}{45}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{17}{72}$

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