What is 45/60 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{45}{60}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{60} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{45}{60} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{60} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{45}{540}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{45}{540}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $45$ and $540$. The GCD of $45$ and $540$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{45 \div 45}{540 \div 45} = \frac{1}{12}$

Answer $\frac{45}{60}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{1}{12}$

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