What is 45/48 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{45}{48}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{48} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{45}{48} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 7 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{48} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{315}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $96$. The GCD of $315$ and $96$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 3}{96 \div 3} = \frac{105}{32}$

Answer $\frac{45}{48}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{105}{32}$

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