What is 38/42 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{38}{42}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{42} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{38}{42} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 3 = 114$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{42} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{114}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{114}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $114$ and $168$. The GCD of $114$ and $168$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{114 \div 6}{168 \div 6} = \frac{19}{28}$

Answer $\frac{38}{42}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{19}{28}$

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