What is 28/18 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{28}{18}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{18} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{28}{18} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{18} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{28}{90}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{28}{90}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $28$ and $90$. The GCD of $28$ and $90$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{28 \div 2}{90 \div 2} = \frac{14}{45}$

Answer $\frac{28}{18}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{14}{45}$

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