What is 45/18 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{45}{18}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{18} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{45}{18} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 6 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{18} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{270}{18}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{18}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $18$. The GCD of $270$ and $18$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 18}{18 \div 18} = \frac{15}{1}$

Answer $\frac{45}{18}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{15}{1}$

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