What is 18/28 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{18}{28}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{28} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{18}{28} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 7 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{28} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{18}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $196$. The GCD of $18$ and $196$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 2}{196 \div 2} = \frac{9}{98}$

Answer $\frac{18}{28}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{9}{98}$

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