What is 45/57 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{45}{57}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{57} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{45}{57} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 9 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{57} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{405}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $228$. The GCD of $405$ and $228$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 3}{228 \div 3} = \frac{135}{76}$

Answer $\frac{45}{57}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{135}{76}$

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