What is 18/50 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{18}{50}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{50} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{18}{50} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{50} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{18}{200}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{200}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $200$. The GCD of $18$ and $200$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 2}{200 \div 2} = \frac{9}{100}$

Answer $\frac{18}{50}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{9}{100}$

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