What is 19/48 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{19}{48}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{48} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{19}{48} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 2 = 38$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{48} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{38}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{38}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $38$ and $240$. The GCD of $38$ and $240$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{38 \div 2}{240 \div 2} = \frac{19}{120}$

Answer $\frac{19}{48}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{19}{120}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,