What is 45/75 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{45}{75}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{75} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{45}{75} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 7 = 525$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{75} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{45}{525}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{45}{525}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $45$ and $525$. The GCD of $45$ and $525$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{45 \div 15}{525 \div 15} = \frac{3}{35}$

Answer $\frac{45}{75}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{3}{35}$

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