What is 45/39 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{45}{39}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{39} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{45}{39} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{39} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{90}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $156$. The GCD of $90$ and $156$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 6}{156 \div 6} = \frac{15}{26}$

Answer $\frac{45}{39}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{15}{26}$

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