What is 18/19 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{18}{19}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{19} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{18}{19} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 2 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{19} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{18}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $38$. The GCD of $18$ and $38$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 2}{38 \div 2} = \frac{9}{19}$

Answer $\frac{18}{19}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{9}{19}$

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