What is 19/76 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{19}{76}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{76} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{19}{76} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 8 = 152$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 3 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{76} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{152}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{152}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $152$ and $228$. The GCD of $152$ and $228$ is $76$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{152 \div 76}{228 \div 76} = \frac{2}{3}$

Answer $\frac{19}{76}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{2}{3}$

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