What is 18/43 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{18}{43}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{43} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{18}{43} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 8 = 344$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{43} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{18}{344}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{344}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $344$. The GCD of $18$ and $344$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 2}{344 \div 2} = \frac{9}{172}$

Answer $\frac{18}{43}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{9}{172}$

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