What is 18/48 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{18}{48}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{48} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{18}{48} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{48} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{18}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $336$. The GCD of $18$ and $336$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 6}{336 \div 6} = \frac{3}{56}$

Answer $\frac{18}{48}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{3}{56}$

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