What is 38/17 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{38}{17}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{17} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{38}{17} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{17} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{76}{136}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{76}{136}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $76$ and $136$. The GCD of $76$ and $136$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{76 \div 4}{136 \div 4} = \frac{19}{34}$

Answer $\frac{38}{17}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{19}{34}$

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