What is 38/12 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{12} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{38}{12} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 4 = 152$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{12} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{152}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{152}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $152$ and $24$. The GCD of $152$ and $24$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{152 \div 8}{24 \div 8} = \frac{19}{3}$

Answer $\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{19}{3}$

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