What is 45/17 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{45}{17}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{17} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{45}{17} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{17} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{90}{153}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{153}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $153$. The GCD of $90$ and $153$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 9}{153 \div 9} = \frac{10}{17}$

Answer $\frac{45}{17}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{10}{17}$

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