What is 18/38 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{18}{38}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{38} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{18}{38} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 3 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{38} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{54}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $190$. The GCD of $54$ and $190$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 2}{190 \div 2} = \frac{27}{95}$

Answer $\frac{18}{38}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{27}{95}$

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