What is 28/38 Divided By 5/6

Answer: 2838÷56\frac{28}{38}\div\frac{5}{6} = 8495\frac{84}{95}

Solving 2838÷56\frac{28}{38}\div\frac{5}{6}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

2838÷56=2838×65\frac{28}{38} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{28}{38} \times \frac{6}{5}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 28×6=16828 \times 6 = 168
  • Multiply the Denominators: 38×5=19038 \times 5 = 190
  • Form the New Fraction: 2838×56=168190\frac{28}{38} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{168}{190}

Let's Simplify 168190\frac{168}{190}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 168168 and 190190. The GCD of 168168 and 190190 is 22.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:168÷2190÷2=8495\frac{168 \div 2}{190 \div 2} = \frac{84}{95}

Answer 2838÷56=8495\frac{28}{38}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{84}{95}


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