What is 45/18 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{45}{18}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{18} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{45}{18} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 9 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{18} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{405}{90}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{90}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $90$. The GCD of $405$ and $90$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 45}{90 \div 45} = \frac{9}{2}$

Answer $\frac{45}{18}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{9}{2}$

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