What is 45/46 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{45}{46}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{46} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{45}{46} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{46} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{90}{230}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{230}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $230$. The GCD of $90$ and $230$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 10}{230 \div 10} = \frac{9}{23}$

Answer $\frac{45}{46}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{9}{23}$

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