What is 38/26 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{38}{26}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{26} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{38}{26} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{26} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{190}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{190}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $190$ and $52$. The GCD of $190$ and $52$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{190 \div 2}{52 \div 2} = \frac{95}{26}$

Answer $\frac{38}{26}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{95}{26}$

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