What is 19/38 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{19}{38}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{38} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{19}{38} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 6 = 114$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{38} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{114}{76}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{114}{76}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $114$ and $76$. The GCD of $114$ and $76$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{114 \div 38}{76 \div 38} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{19}{38}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{3}{2}$

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