What is 45/66 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{45}{66}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{66} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{45}{66} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 8 = 528$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{66} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{225}{528}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{528}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $528$. The GCD of $225$ and $528$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 3}{528 \div 3} = \frac{75}{176}$

Answer $\frac{45}{66}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{75}{176}$

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