What is 45/48 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{45}{48}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{48} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{45}{48} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 6 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{48} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{270}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $240$. The GCD of $270$ and $240$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 30}{240 \div 30} = \frac{9}{8}$

Answer $\frac{45}{48}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{9}{8}$

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