What is 38/43 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{38}{43}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{43} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{38}{43} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 4 = 172$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{43} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{304}{172}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{304}{172}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $304$ and $172$. The GCD of $304$ and $172$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{304 \div 4}{172 \div 4} = \frac{76}{43}$

Answer $\frac{38}{43}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{76}{43}$

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