What is 75/45 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{75}{45}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{45} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{75}{45} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{45} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{375}{90}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{375}{90}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $375$ and $90$. The GCD of $375$ and $90$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{375 \div 15}{90 \div 15} = \frac{25}{6}$

Answer $\frac{75}{45}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{25}{6}$

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