What is 45/27 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{45}{27}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{27} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{45}{27} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 9 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{27} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{405}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $108$. The GCD of $405$ and $108$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 27}{108 \div 27} = \frac{15}{4}$

Answer $\frac{45}{27}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{15}{4}$

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