What is 24/45 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{24}{45}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{45} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{24}{45} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 4 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{45} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{216}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $180$. The GCD of $216$ and $180$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 36}{180 \div 36} = \frac{6}{5}$

Answer $\frac{24}{45}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{6}{5}$

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