What is 38/48 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{38}{48}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{48} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{38}{48} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{48} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{76}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{76}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $76$ and $144$. The GCD of $76$ and $144$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{76 \div 4}{144 \div 4} = \frac{19}{36}$

Answer $\frac{38}{48}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{19}{36}$

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