What is 18/45 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{18}{45}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{45} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{18}{45} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 3 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{45} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{126}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $135$. The GCD of $126$ and $135$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 9}{135 \div 9} = \frac{14}{15}$

Answer $\frac{18}{45}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{14}{15}$

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