What is 18/38 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{18}{38}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{38} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{18}{38} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 3 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{38} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{36}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $114$. The GCD of $36$ and $114$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 6}{114 \div 6} = \frac{6}{19}$

Answer $\frac{18}{38}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{6}{19}$

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