What is 54/57 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{54}{57}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{57} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{54}{57} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{57} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{270}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $228$. The GCD of $270$ and $228$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 6}{228 \div 6} = \frac{45}{38}$

Answer $\frac{54}{57}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{45}{38}$

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