What is 18/22 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{18}{22}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{22} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{18}{22} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 8 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{22} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{90}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $176$. The GCD of $90$ and $176$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 2}{176 \div 2} = \frac{45}{88}$

Answer $\frac{18}{22}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{45}{88}$

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