What is 18/28 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{18}{28}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{28} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{18}{28} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{28} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{36}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $252$. The GCD of $36$ and $252$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 36}{252 \div 36} = \frac{1}{7}$

Answer $\frac{18}{28}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{1}{7}$

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