What is 18/53 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{18}{53}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{53} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{18}{53} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 9 = 477$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{53} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{36}{477}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{477}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $477$. The GCD of $36$ and $477$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 9}{477 \div 9} = \frac{4}{53}$

Answer $\frac{18}{53}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{4}{53}$

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