What is 45/39 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{45}{39}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{39} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{45}{39} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{39} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{45}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{45}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $45$ and $156$. The GCD of $45$ and $156$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{45 \div 3}{156 \div 3} = \frac{15}{52}$

Answer $\frac{45}{39}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{15}{52}$

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