What is 46/18 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{46}{18}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{18} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{46}{18} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 1 = 46$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 3 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{18} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{46}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{46}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $46$ and $54$. The GCD of $46$ and $54$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{46 \div 2}{54 \div 2} = \frac{23}{27}$

Answer $\frac{46}{18}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{23}{27}$

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