What is 38/48 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{38}{48}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{48} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{38}{48} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{48} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{266}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{266}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $266$ and $48$. The GCD of $266$ and $48$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{266 \div 2}{48 \div 2} = \frac{133}{24}$

Answer $\frac{38}{48}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{133}{24}$

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