What is 18 divided by 158 as a fraction? Here we will show you step-by-step how to get 18 divided by 158 as a fraction.
Step 1)
In a division problem, such as 18 divided by 158 (18 ÷ 158), 18 is the dividend and 158 is the divisor. A fraction, on the other hand, has a numerator and a denominator separated by a fraction line. A division problem and a fraction are related like this:
Dividend ÷ Divisor = Numerator/Denominator
Therefore, you can convert 18 divided by 158 to a fraction like this:
18 ÷ 158 = 18/158
Step 2)
Next we will simplify the fraction, if necessary, by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). This step is only necessary if the GCD is greater than 1. The GCD of 18 and 158 is 2.
18/158
(18÷2)/(158÷2)
9/79
Step 3)
Finally, we will make the fraction into a mixed fraction if the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (improper fraction). To convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, we divide the numerator by the denominator. The whole part is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator. The denominator stays the same.
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There you have it folks. Below is 18 divided by 158 as a fraction. The answer has 18 divided by 158 as a fraction in the lowest form possible, and 18 divided by 158 as a mixed fraction, if applicable:
9/79
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