What is 38/17 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{38}{17}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{17} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{38}{17} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{17} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{190}{153}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{190}{153}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $190$ and $153$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{38}{17}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{190}{153}$

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