What is 38/12 Divided By 3/5

Answer: 3812÷35\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{3}{5} = 9518\frac{95}{18}

Solving 3812÷35\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{3}{5}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

3812÷35=3812×53\frac{38}{12} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{38}{12} \times \frac{5}{3}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 38×5=19038 \times 5 = 190
  • Multiply the Denominators: 12×3=3612 \times 3 = 36
  • Form the New Fraction: 3812×35=19036\frac{38}{12} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{190}{36}

Let's Simplify 19036\frac{190}{36}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 190190 and 3636. The GCD of 190190 and 3636 is 22.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:190÷236÷2=9518\frac{190 \div 2}{36 \div 2} = \frac{95}{18}

Answer 3812÷35=9518\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{95}{18}


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