What is 38/18 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{38}{18}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{18} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{38}{18} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{18} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{76}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{76}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $76$ and $162$. The GCD of $76$ and $162$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{76 \div 2}{162 \div 2} = \frac{38}{81}$

Answer $\frac{38}{18}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{38}{81}$

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