What is 38/42 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{38}{42}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{42} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{38}{42} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{42} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{304}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{304}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $304$ and $126$. The GCD of $304$ and $126$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{304 \div 2}{126 \div 2} = \frac{152}{63}$

Answer $\frac{38}{42}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{152}{63}$

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