What is 54/88 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{54}{88}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{88} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{54}{88} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{88} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{270}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $792$. The GCD of $270$ and $792$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 18}{792 \div 18} = \frac{15}{44}$

Answer $\frac{54}{88}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{15}{44}$

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