What is 75/45 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{75}{45}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{45} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{75}{45} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 3 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{45} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{75}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{75}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $75$ and $135$. The GCD of $75$ and $135$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{75 \div 15}{135 \div 15} = \frac{5}{9}$

Answer $\frac{75}{45}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{5}{9}$

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