What is 18/57 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{18}{57}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{57} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{18}{57} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 7 = 399$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{57} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{162}{399}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{399}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $399$. The GCD of $162$ and $399$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 3}{399 \div 3} = \frac{54}{133}$

Answer $\frac{18}{57}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{54}{133}$

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