What is 22/38 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{22}{38}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{38} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{22}{38} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 5 = 110$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{38} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{110}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{110}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $110$ and $38$. The GCD of $110$ and $38$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{110 \div 2}{38 \div 2} = \frac{55}{19}$

Answer $\frac{22}{38}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{55}{19}$

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