What is 45/75 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{45}{75}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{75} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{45}{75} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 6 = 450$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{75} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{225}{450}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{450}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $450$. The GCD of $225$ and $450$ is $225$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 225}{450 \div 225} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{45}{75}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{1}{2}$

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