What is 18/88 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{18}{88}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{88} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{18}{88} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 3 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{88} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{126}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $264$. The GCD of $126$ and $264$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 6}{264 \div 6} = \frac{21}{44}$

Answer $\frac{18}{88}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{21}{44}$

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