What is 45/75 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{45}{75}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{75} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{45}{75} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 3 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 9 = 675$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{75} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{135}{675}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{675}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $675$. The GCD of $135$ and $675$ is $135$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 135}{675 \div 135} = \frac{1}{5}$

Answer $\frac{45}{75}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{1}{5}$

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