What is 45/60 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{45}{60}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{60} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{45}{60} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{60} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{45}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{45}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $45$ and $420$. The GCD of $45$ and $420$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{45 \div 15}{420 \div 15} = \frac{3}{28}$

Answer $\frac{45}{60}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{3}{28}$

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