What is 18/57 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{18}{57}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{57} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{18}{57} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{57} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{72}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $456$. The GCD of $72$ and $456$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 24}{456 \div 24} = \frac{3}{19}$

Answer $\frac{18}{57}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{3}{19}$

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