What is 38/19 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{19} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{38}{19} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 1 = 19$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{19} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{190}{19}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{190}{19}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $190$ and $19$. The GCD of $190$ and $19$ is $19$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{190 \div 19}{19 \div 19} = \frac{10}{1}$

Answer $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{10}{1}$

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