What is 45/72 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{72} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{45}{72} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{72} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{360}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $144$. The GCD of $360$ and $144$ is $72$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 72}{144 \div 72} = \frac{5}{2}$

Answer $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{5}{2}$

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