What is 45/39 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{45}{39}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{39} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{45}{39} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 6 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{39} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{270}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $78$. The GCD of $270$ and $78$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 6}{78 \div 6} = \frac{45}{13}$

Answer $\frac{45}{39}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{45}{13}$

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