What is 18/12 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{18}{12}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{12} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{18}{12} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 6 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{12} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{108}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $60$. The GCD of $108$ and $60$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 12}{60 \div 12} = \frac{9}{5}$

Answer $\frac{18}{12}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{9}{5}$

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