What is 45/12 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{45}{12}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{12} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{45}{12} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 4 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{12} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{180}{12}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{12}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $12$. The GCD of $180$ and $12$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 12}{12 \div 12} = \frac{15}{1}$

Answer $\frac{45}{12}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{15}{1}$

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