What is 45/88 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{45}{88}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{88} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{45}{88} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 7 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{88} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{315}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $440$. The GCD of $315$ and $440$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 5}{440 \div 5} = \frac{63}{88}$

Answer $\frac{45}{88}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{63}{88}$

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