What is 19/76 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{19}{76}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{76} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{19}{76} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 5 = 95$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 2 = 152$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{76} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{95}{152}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{95}{152}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $95$ and $152$. The GCD of $95$ and $152$ is $19$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{95 \div 19}{152 \div 19} = \frac{5}{8}$

Answer $\frac{19}{76}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{5}{8}$

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