What is 38/24 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{38}{24}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{24} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{38}{24} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{24} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{76}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{76}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $76$ and $168$. The GCD of $76$ and $168$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{76 \div 4}{168 \div 4} = \frac{19}{42}$

Answer $\frac{38}{24}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{19}{42}$

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