What is 60/45 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{60}{45}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{45} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{60}{45} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{45} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{180}{45}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{45}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $45$. The GCD of $180$ and $45$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 45}{45 \div 45} = \frac{4}{1}$

Answer $\frac{60}{45}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{1}$

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