What is 18/46 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{18}{46}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{46} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{18}{46} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 3 = 138$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{46} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{126}{138}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{138}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $138$. The GCD of $126$ and $138$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 6}{138 \div 6} = \frac{21}{23}$

Answer $\frac{18}{46}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{21}{23}$

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