What is 45/12 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{45}{12}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{12} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{45}{12} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 7 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{12} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{315}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $60$. The GCD of $315$ and $60$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 15}{60 \div 15} = \frac{21}{4}$

Answer $\frac{45}{12}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{21}{4}$

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