What is 18/62 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{18}{62}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{62} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{18}{62} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{62} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{18}{310}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{310}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $310$. The GCD of $18$ and $310$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 2}{310 \div 2} = \frac{9}{155}$

Answer $\frac{18}{62}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{9}{155}$

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