What is 18/75 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{18}{75}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{75} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{18}{75} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{75} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{18}{375}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{375}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $375$. The GCD of $18$ and $375$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 3}{375 \div 3} = \frac{6}{125}$

Answer $\frac{18}{75}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{6}{125}$

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