What is 35/38 Divided By 5/1

Answer: 3538÷51\frac{35}{38}\div\frac{5}{1} = 738\frac{7}{38}

Solving 3538÷51\frac{35}{38}\div\frac{5}{1}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

3538÷51=3538×15\frac{35}{38} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{35}{38} \times \frac{1}{5}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 35×1=3535 \times 1 = 35
  • Multiply the Denominators: 38×5=19038 \times 5 = 190
  • Form the New Fraction: 3538×51=35190\frac{35}{38} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{35}{190}

Let's Simplify 35190\frac{35}{190}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 3535 and 190190. The GCD of 3535 and 190190 is 55.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:35÷5190÷5=738\frac{35 \div 5}{190 \div 5} = \frac{7}{38}

Answer 3538÷51=738\frac{35}{38}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{7}{38}


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