What is 54/62 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{54}{62}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{62} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{54}{62} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 9 = 486$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{62} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{486}{310}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{486}{310}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $486$ and $310$. The GCD of $486$ and $310$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{486 \div 2}{310 \div 2} = \frac{243}{155}$

Answer $\frac{54}{62}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{243}{155}$

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