What is 75/45 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{75}{45}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{45} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{75}{45} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{45} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{600}{45}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{600}{45}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $600$ and $45$. The GCD of $600$ and $45$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{600 \div 15}{45 \div 15} = \frac{40}{3}$

Answer $\frac{75}{45}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{40}{3}$

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