What is 22/38 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{22}{38}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{38} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{22}{38} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 9 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{38} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{198}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $190$. The GCD of $198$ and $190$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 2}{190 \div 2} = \frac{99}{95}$

Answer $\frac{22}{38}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{99}{95}$

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