What is 54/45 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{54}{45}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{45} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{54}{45} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 7 = 378$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{45} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{378}{45}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{378}{45}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $378$ and $45$. The GCD of $378$ and $45$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{378 \div 9}{45 \div 9} = \frac{42}{5}$

Answer $\frac{54}{45}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{42}{5}$

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