What is 45/54 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{45}{54}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{54} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{45}{54} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 3 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{54} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{45}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{45}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $45$ and $162$. The GCD of $45$ and $162$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{45 \div 9}{162 \div 9} = \frac{5}{18}$

Answer $\frac{45}{54}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{5}{18}$

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