What is 18/28 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{18}{28}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{28} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{18}{28} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 2 = 56$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{28} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{90}{56}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{56}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $56$. The GCD of $90$ and $56$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 2}{56 \div 2} = \frac{45}{28}$

Answer $\frac{18}{28}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{45}{28}$

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