What is 46/18 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{46}{18}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{18} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{46}{18} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 9 = 414$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{18} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{414}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{414}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $414$ and $144$. The GCD of $414$ and $144$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{414 \div 18}{144 \div 18} = \frac{23}{8}$

Answer $\frac{46}{18}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{23}{8}$

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