What is 45/72 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{72} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{45}{72} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 6 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{72} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{270}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $216$. The GCD of $270$ and $216$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 54}{216 \div 54} = \frac{5}{4}$

Answer $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{5}{4}$

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