What is 11/18 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{11}{18}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{11}{18} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{11}{18} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $11 \times 8 = 88$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{11}{18} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{88}{90}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{88}{90}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $88$ and $90$. The GCD of $88$ and $90$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{88 \div 2}{90 \div 2} = \frac{44}{45}$

Answer $\frac{11}{18}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{44}{45}$

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