What is 18/76 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{18}{76}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{76} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{18}{76} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 9 = 684$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{76} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{144}{684}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{684}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $684$. The GCD of $144$ and $684$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 36}{684 \div 36} = \frac{4}{19}$

Answer $\frac{18}{76}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{4}{19}$

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