What is 38/12 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{12} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{38}{12} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{12} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{228}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{228}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $228$ and $36$. The GCD of $228$ and $36$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{228 \div 12}{36 \div 12} = \frac{19}{3}$

Answer $\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{19}{3}$

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