What is 38/19 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{19} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{38}{19} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 4 = 152$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 2 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{19} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{152}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{152}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $152$ and $38$. The GCD of $152$ and $38$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{152 \div 38}{38 \div 38} = \frac{4}{1}$

Answer $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{4}{1}$

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