What is 45/12 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{45}{12}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{12} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{45}{12} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 7 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{12} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{315}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $72$. The GCD of $315$ and $72$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 9}{72 \div 9} = \frac{35}{8}$

Answer $\frac{45}{12}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{35}{8}$

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