What is 38/12 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{12} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{38}{12} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{12} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{38}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{38}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $38$ and $48$. The GCD of $38$ and $48$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{38 \div 2}{48 \div 2} = \frac{19}{24}$

Answer $\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{19}{24}$

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