What is 45/18 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{45}{18}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{18} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{45}{18} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{18} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{225}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $144$. The GCD of $225$ and $144$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 9}{144 \div 9} = \frac{25}{16}$

Answer $\frac{45}{18}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{25}{16}$

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