What is 45/88 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{45}{88}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{88} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{45}{88} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{88} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{225}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $792$. The GCD of $225$ and $792$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 9}{792 \div 9} = \frac{25}{88}$

Answer $\frac{45}{88}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{25}{88}$

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