What is 45/24 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{45}{24}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{24} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{45}{24} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 4 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{24} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{180}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $120$. The GCD of $180$ and $120$ is $60$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 60}{120 \div 60} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{45}{24}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{3}{2}$

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