What is 45/75 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{45}{75}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{75} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{45}{75} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 4 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{75} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{90}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $300$. The GCD of $90$ and $300$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 30}{300 \div 30} = \frac{3}{10}$

Answer $\frac{45}{75}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{3}{10}$

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