What is 18/76 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{18}{76}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{76} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{18}{76} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 3 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{76} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{162}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $228$. The GCD of $162$ and $228$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 6}{228 \div 6} = \frac{27}{38}$

Answer $\frac{18}{76}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{27}{38}$

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