What is 89/45 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{89}{45}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{45} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{89}{45} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 5 = 445$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{45} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{445}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{445}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $445$ and $360$. The GCD of $445$ and $360$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{445 \div 5}{360 \div 5} = \frac{89}{72}$

Answer $\frac{89}{45}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{89}{72}$

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