What is 45/18 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{45}{18}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{18} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{45}{18} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 4 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{18} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{180}{18}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{18}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $18$. The GCD of $180$ and $18$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 18}{18 \div 18} = \frac{10}{1}$

Answer $\frac{45}{18}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{10}{1}$

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