What is 45/62 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{45}{62}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{62} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{45}{62} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 3 = 186$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{62} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{45}{186}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{45}{186}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $45$ and $186$. The GCD of $45$ and $186$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{45 \div 3}{186 \div 3} = \frac{15}{62}$

Answer $\frac{45}{62}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{15}{62}$

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