What is 46/18 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{46}{18}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{18} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{46}{18} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 6 = 276$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{18} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{276}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{276}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $276$ and $144$. The GCD of $276$ and $144$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{276 \div 12}{144 \div 12} = \frac{23}{12}$

Answer $\frac{46}{18}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{23}{12}$

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