What is 45/50 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{45}{50}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{50} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{45}{50} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 3 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{50} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{135}{100}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{100}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $100$. The GCD of $135$ and $100$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 5}{100 \div 5} = \frac{27}{20}$

Answer $\frac{45}{50}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{27}{20}$

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