What is 45/18 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{45}{18}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{18} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{45}{18} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 6 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{18} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{360}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $108$. The GCD of $360$ and $108$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 36}{108 \div 36} = \frac{10}{3}$

Answer $\frac{45}{18}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{10}{3}$

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