What is 45/70 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{70} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{45}{70} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 9 = 630$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{70} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{225}{630}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{630}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $630$. The GCD of $225$ and $630$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 45}{630 \div 45} = \frac{5}{14}$

Answer $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{5}{14}$

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