What is 24/45 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{24}{45}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{45} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{24}{45} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 1 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 3 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{45} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{24}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $135$. The GCD of $24$ and $135$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 3}{135 \div 3} = \frac{8}{45}$

Answer $\frac{24}{45}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{8}{45}$

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