What is 18/39 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{18}{39}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{39} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{18}{39} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{39} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{126}{39}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{39}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $39$. The GCD of $126$ and $39$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 3}{39 \div 3} = \frac{42}{13}$

Answer $\frac{18}{39}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{42}{13}$

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