What is 19/38 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{19}{38}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{38} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{19}{38} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 4 = 76$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{38} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{76}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{76}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $76$ and $38$. The GCD of $76$ and $38$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{76 \div 38}{38 \div 38} = \frac{2}{1}$

Answer $\frac{19}{38}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{1}$

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