What is 18/75 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{18}{75}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{75} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{18}{75} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{75} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{90}{600}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{600}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $600$. The GCD of $90$ and $600$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 30}{600 \div 30} = \frac{3}{20}$

Answer $\frac{18}{75}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{3}{20}$

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