What is 45/75 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{45}{75}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{75} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{45}{75} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 4 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{75} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{180}{600}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{600}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $600$. The GCD of $180$ and $600$ is $60$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 60}{600 \div 60} = \frac{3}{10}$

Answer $\frac{45}{75}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{3}{10}$

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