What is 18/81 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{18}{81}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{81} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{18}{81} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 5 = 405$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{81} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{126}{405}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{405}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $405$. The GCD of $126$ and $405$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 9}{405 \div 9} = \frac{14}{45}$

Answer $\frac{18}{81}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{14}{45}$

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