What is 45/88 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{45}{88}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{88} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{45}{88} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{88} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{45}{176}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{45}{176}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $45$ and $176$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{45}{88}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{45}{176}$

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