What is 28/38 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{28}{38}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{38} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{28}{38} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{38} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{28}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{28}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $28$ and $266$. The GCD of $28$ and $266$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{28 \div 14}{266 \div 14} = \frac{2}{19}$

Answer $\frac{28}{38}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{2}{19}$

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