What is 38/19 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{19} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{38}{19} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 7 = 133$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{19} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{342}{133}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{133}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $133$. The GCD of $342$ and $133$ is $19$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 19}{133 \div 19} = \frac{18}{7}$

Answer $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{18}{7}$

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