What is 18/24 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{18}{24}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{24} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{18}{24} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{24} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{90}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $216$. The GCD of $90$ and $216$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 18}{216 \div 18} = \frac{5}{12}$

Answer $\frac{18}{24}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{5}{12}$

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