What is 75/45 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{75}{45}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{45} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{75}{45} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 7 = 315$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{45} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{600}{315}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{600}{315}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $600$ and $315$. The GCD of $600$ and $315$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{600 \div 15}{315 \div 15} = \frac{40}{21}$

Answer $\frac{75}{45}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{40}{21}$

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