What is 18/50 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{18}{50}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{50} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{18}{50} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{50} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{36}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $350$. The GCD of $36$ and $350$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 2}{350 \div 2} = \frac{18}{175}$

Answer $\frac{18}{50}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{18}{175}$

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