What is 46/27 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{46}{27}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{27} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{46}{27} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 2 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{27} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{230}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{230}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $230$ and $54$. The GCD of $230$ and $54$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{230 \div 2}{54 \div 2} = \frac{115}{27}$

Answer $\frac{46}{27}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{115}{27}$

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