What is 28/18 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{28}{18}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{18} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{28}{18} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 4 = 112$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{18} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{112}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{112}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $112$ and $144$. The GCD of $112$ and $144$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{112 \div 16}{144 \div 16} = \frac{7}{9}$

Answer $\frac{28}{18}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{7}{9}$

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