What is 18/12 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{18}{12}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{12} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{18}{12} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 3 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{12} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{54}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $24$. The GCD of $54$ and $24$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 6}{24 \div 6} = \frac{9}{4}$

Answer $\frac{18}{12}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{9}{4}$

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