What is 45/60 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{45}{60}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{60} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{45}{60} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 9 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{60} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{405}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $180$. The GCD of $405$ and $180$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 45}{180 \div 45} = \frac{9}{4}$

Answer $\frac{45}{60}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{9}{4}$

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