What is 18/72 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{18}{72}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{72} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{18}{72} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{72} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{90}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $216$. The GCD of $90$ and $216$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 18}{216 \div 18} = \frac{5}{12}$

Answer $\frac{18}{72}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{5}{12}$

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