What is 34/76 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{34}{76}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{76} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{34}{76} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 8 = 272$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 5 = 380$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{76} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{272}{380}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{272}{380}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $272$ and $380$. The GCD of $272$ and $380$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{272 \div 4}{380 \div 4} = \frac{68}{95}$

Answer $\frac{34}{76}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{68}{95}$

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