What is 18/57 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{18}{57}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{57} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{18}{57} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 2 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{57} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{18}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $114$. The GCD of $18$ and $114$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 6}{114 \div 6} = \frac{3}{19}$

Answer $\frac{18}{57}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{3}{19}$

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