What is 45/12 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{45}{12}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{12} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{45}{12} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{12} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{90}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $60$. The GCD of $90$ and $60$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 30}{60 \div 30} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{45}{12}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{3}{2}$

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