What is 45/33 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{45}{33}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{33} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{45}{33} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{33} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{225}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $264$. The GCD of $225$ and $264$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 3}{264 \div 3} = \frac{75}{88}$

Answer $\frac{45}{33}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{75}{88}$

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