What is 45/72 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{72} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{45}{72} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{72} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{45}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{45}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $45$ and $288$. The GCD of $45$ and $288$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{45 \div 9}{288 \div 9} = \frac{5}{32}$

Answer $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{5}{32}$

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