What is 18/52 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{18}{52}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{52} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{18}{52} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 4 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{52} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{36}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $208$. The GCD of $36$ and $208$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 4}{208 \div 4} = \frac{9}{52}$

Answer $\frac{18}{52}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{9}{52}$

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