What is 28/38 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{28}{38}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{38} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{28}{38} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 3 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{38} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{140}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $114$. The GCD of $140$ and $114$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 2}{114 \div 2} = \frac{70}{57}$

Answer $\frac{28}{38}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{70}{57}$

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