What is 46/18 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{46}{18}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{18} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{46}{18} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 3 = 138$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{18} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{138}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{138}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $138$ and $162$. The GCD of $138$ and $162$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{138 \div 6}{162 \div 6} = \frac{23}{27}$

Answer $\frac{46}{18}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{23}{27}$

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