What is 45/12 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{45}{12}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{12} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{45}{12} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 7 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{12} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{315}{12}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{12}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $12$. The GCD of $315$ and $12$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 3}{12 \div 3} = \frac{105}{4}$

Answer $\frac{45}{12}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{105}{4}$

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