What is 45/27 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{45}{27}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{27} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{45}{27} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{27} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{225}{81}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{81}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $81$. The GCD of $225$ and $81$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 9}{81 \div 9} = \frac{25}{9}$

Answer $\frac{45}{27}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{25}{9}$

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