What is 34/38 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{34}{38}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{38} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{34}{38} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 8 = 272$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 3 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{38} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{272}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{272}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $272$ and $114$. The GCD of $272$ and $114$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{272 \div 2}{114 \div 2} = \frac{136}{57}$

Answer $\frac{34}{38}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{136}{57}$

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