What is 38/19 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{19} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{38}{19} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 8 = 152$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{19} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{190}{152}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{190}{152}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $190$ and $152$. The GCD of $190$ and $152$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{190 \div 38}{152 \div 38} = \frac{5}{4}$

Answer $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{5}{4}$

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