What is 45/50 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{45}{50}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{50} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{45}{50} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{50} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{90}{450}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{450}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $450$. The GCD of $90$ and $450$ is $90$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 90}{450 \div 90} = \frac{1}{5}$

Answer $\frac{45}{50}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{1}{5}$

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