What is 45/70 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{70} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{45}{70} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 9 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{70} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{405}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $280$. The GCD of $405$ and $280$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 5}{280 \div 5} = \frac{81}{56}$

Answer $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{81}{56}$

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