What is 81/50 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{81}{50}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{50} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{81}{50} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 5 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{50} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{405}{450}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{450}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $450$. The GCD of $405$ and $450$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 45}{450 \div 45} = \frac{9}{10}$

Answer $\frac{81}{50}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{9}{10}$

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