What is 38/39 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{38}{39}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{39} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{38}{39} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{39} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{190}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{190}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $190$ and $156$. The GCD of $190$ and $156$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{190 \div 2}{156 \div 2} = \frac{95}{78}$

Answer $\frac{38}{39}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{95}{78}$

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