What is 45/50 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{45}{50}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{50} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{45}{50} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{50} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{225}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $350$. The GCD of $225$ and $350$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 25}{350 \div 25} = \frac{9}{14}$

Answer $\frac{45}{50}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{9}{14}$

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