What is 45/54 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{45}{54}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{54} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{45}{54} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 2 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{54} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{225}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $108$. The GCD of $225$ and $108$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 9}{108 \div 9} = \frac{25}{12}$

Answer $\frac{45}{54}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{25}{12}$

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