What is 45/27 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{45}{27}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{27} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{45}{27} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 2 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{27} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{45}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{45}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $45$ and $54$. The GCD of $45$ and $54$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{45 \div 9}{54 \div 9} = \frac{5}{6}$

Answer $\frac{45}{27}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{5}{6}$

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