What is 28/18 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{28}{18}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{18} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{28}{18} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{18} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{140}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $162$. The GCD of $140$ and $162$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 2}{162 \div 2} = \frac{70}{81}$

Answer $\frac{28}{18}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{70}{81}$

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