What is 19/60 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{19}{60}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{60} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{19}{60} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 8 = 152$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{60} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{152}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{152}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $152$ and $180$. The GCD of $152$ and $180$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{152 \div 4}{180 \div 4} = \frac{38}{45}$

Answer $\frac{19}{60}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{38}{45}$

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