What is 45/17 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{45}{17}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{17} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{45}{17} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 7 = 119$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{17} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{225}{119}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{225}{119}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $225$ and $119$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{45}{17}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{225}{119}$

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