What is 18/26 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{18}{26}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{26} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{18}{26} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{26} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{90}{26}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{26}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $26$. The GCD of $90$ and $26$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 2}{26 \div 2} = \frac{45}{13}$

Answer $\frac{18}{26}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{45}{13}$

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