What is 45/42 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{45}{42}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{42} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{45}{42} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{42} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{225}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $378$. The GCD of $225$ and $378$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 9}{378 \div 9} = \frac{25}{42}$

Answer $\frac{45}{42}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{25}{42}$

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