What is 45/24 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{45}{24}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{24} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{45}{24} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{24} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{360}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $96$. The GCD of $360$ and $96$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 24}{96 \div 24} = \frac{15}{4}$

Answer $\frac{45}{24}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{15}{4}$

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