What is 45/48 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{45}{48}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{48} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{45}{48} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 7 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{48} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{315}{384}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{384}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $384$. The GCD of $315$ and $384$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 3}{384 \div 3} = \frac{105}{128}$

Answer $\frac{45}{48}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{105}{128}$

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