What is 18/81 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{18}{81}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{81} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{18}{81} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 8 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{81} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{18}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $648$. The GCD of $18$ and $648$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 18}{648 \div 18} = \frac{1}{36}$

Answer $\frac{18}{81}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{1}{36}$

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