What is 18/22 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{18}{22}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{22} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{18}{22} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 5 = 110$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{22} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{162}{110}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{110}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $110$. The GCD of $162$ and $110$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 2}{110 \div 2} = \frac{81}{55}$

Answer $\frac{18}{22}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{81}{55}$

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