What is 18/75 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{18}{75}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{75} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{18}{75} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{75} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{18}{225}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{225}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $225$. The GCD of $18$ and $225$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 9}{225 \div 9} = \frac{2}{25}$

Answer $\frac{18}{75}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{2}{25}$

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