What is 45/72 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{72} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{45}{72} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 7 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{72} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{315}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $360$. The GCD of $315$ and $360$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 45}{360 \div 45} = \frac{7}{8}$

Answer $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{7}{8}$

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