What is 46/54 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{46}{54}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{54} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{46}{54} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 9 = 414$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{54} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{414}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{414}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $414$ and $270$. The GCD of $414$ and $270$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{414 \div 18}{270 \div 18} = \frac{23}{15}$

Answer $\frac{46}{54}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{23}{15}$

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