What is 18/72 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{18}{72}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{72} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{18}{72} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{72} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{144}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $360$. The GCD of $144$ and $360$ is $72$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 72}{360 \div 72} = \frac{2}{5}$

Answer $\frac{18}{72}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{2}{5}$

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