What is 45/95 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{45}{95}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{95} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{45}{95} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 3 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{95} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{45}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{45}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $45$ and $285$. The GCD of $45$ and $285$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{45 \div 15}{285 \div 15} = \frac{3}{19}$

Answer $\frac{45}{95}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{3}{19}$

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