What is 45/48 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{45}{48}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{48} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{45}{48} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 4 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 9 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{48} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{180}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $432$. The GCD of $180$ and $432$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 36}{432 \div 36} = \frac{5}{12}$

Answer $\frac{45}{48}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{5}{12}$

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