What is 45/53 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{45}{53}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{53} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{45}{53} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 9 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{53} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{405}{159}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{159}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $159$. The GCD of $405$ and $159$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 3}{159 \div 3} = \frac{135}{53}$

Answer $\frac{45}{53}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{135}{53}$

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