What is 18/95 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{18}{95}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{95} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{18}{95} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{95} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{144}{855}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{855}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $855$. The GCD of $144$ and $855$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 9}{855 \div 9} = \frac{16}{95}$

Answer $\frac{18}{95}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{16}{95}$

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