What is 81/45 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{81}{45}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{45} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{81}{45} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 8 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{45} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{648}{45}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{45}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $45$. The GCD of $648$ and $45$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 9}{45 \div 9} = \frac{72}{5}$

Answer $\frac{81}{45}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{72}{5}$

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