What is 38/46 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{38}{46}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{46} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{38}{46} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 8 = 368$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{46} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{266}{368}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{266}{368}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $266$ and $368$. The GCD of $266$ and $368$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{266 \div 2}{368 \div 2} = \frac{133}{184}$

Answer $\frac{38}{46}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{133}{184}$

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