What is 45/72 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{72} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{45}{72} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{72} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{225}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $576$. The GCD of $225$ and $576$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 9}{576 \div 9} = \frac{25}{64}$

Answer $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{25}{64}$

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