What is 45/89 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{45}{89}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{89} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{45}{89} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 8 = 712$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{89} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{225}{712}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{225}{712}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $225$ and $712$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{45}{89}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{225}{712}$

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