What is 45/27 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{45}{27}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{27} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{45}{27} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{27} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{90}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $216$. The GCD of $90$ and $216$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 18}{216 \div 18} = \frac{5}{12}$

Answer $\frac{45}{27}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{5}{12}$

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