What is 45/70 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{70} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{45}{70} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 7 = 490$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{70} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{225}{490}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{490}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $490$. The GCD of $225$ and $490$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 5}{490 \div 5} = \frac{45}{98}$

Answer $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{45}{98}$

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