What is 45/34 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{45}{34}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{34} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{45}{34} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 9 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{34} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{405}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $170$. The GCD of $405$ and $170$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 5}{170 \div 5} = \frac{81}{34}$

Answer $\frac{45}{34}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{81}{34}$

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