What is 38/46 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{38}{46}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{46} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{38}{46} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{46} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{76}{230}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{76}{230}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $76$ and $230$. The GCD of $76$ and $230$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{76 \div 2}{230 \div 2} = \frac{38}{115}$

Answer $\frac{38}{46}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{38}{115}$

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