What is 45/70 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{70} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{45}{70} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 7 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{70} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{315}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $70$. The GCD of $315$ and $70$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 35}{70 \div 35} = \frac{9}{2}$

Answer $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{9}{2}$

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