What is 62/46 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{62}{46}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{46} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{62}{46} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 9 = 558$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{46} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{558}{230}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{558}{230}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $558$ and $230$. The GCD of $558$ and $230$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{558 \div 2}{230 \div 2} = \frac{279}{115}$

Answer $\frac{62}{46}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{279}{115}$

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