What is 38/19 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{19} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{38}{19} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 6 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{19} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{304}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{304}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $304$ and $114$. The GCD of $304$ and $114$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{304 \div 38}{114 \div 38} = \frac{8}{3}$

Answer $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{8}{3}$

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