What is 45/70 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{70} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{45}{70} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 6 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{70} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{360}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $420$. The GCD of $360$ and $420$ is $60$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 60}{420 \div 60} = \frac{6}{7}$

Answer $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{6}{7}$

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