What is 45/60 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{45}{60}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{60} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{45}{60} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 3 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{60} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{135}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $240$. The GCD of $135$ and $240$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 15}{240 \div 15} = \frac{9}{16}$

Answer $\frac{45}{60}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{9}{16}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,