What is 45/85 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{45}{85}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{85} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{45}{85} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{85} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{90}{680}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{680}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $680$. The GCD of $90$ and $680$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 10}{680 \div 10} = \frac{9}{68}$

Answer $\frac{45}{85}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{9}{68}$

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