What is 54/72 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{54}{72}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{72} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{54}{72} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{72} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{270}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $432$. The GCD of $270$ and $432$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 54}{432 \div 54} = \frac{5}{8}$

Answer $\frac{54}{72}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{5}{8}$

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