What is 18/38 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{18}{38}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{38} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{18}{38} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{38} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{36}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $228$. The GCD of $36$ and $228$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 12}{228 \div 12} = \frac{3}{19}$

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

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