What is 54/46 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{54}{46}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{46} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{54}{46} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 2 = 92$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{46} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{270}{92}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{92}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $92$. The GCD of $270$ and $92$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 2}{92 \div 2} = \frac{135}{46}$

Answer $\frac{54}{46}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{135}{46}$

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