What is 19/38 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{19}{38}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{38} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{19}{38} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 1 = 19$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{38} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{19}{304}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{19}{304}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $19$ and $304$. The GCD of $19$ and $304$ is $19$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{19 \div 19}{304 \div 19} = \frac{1}{16}$

Answer $\frac{19}{38}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{1}{16}$

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