What is 38/48 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{38}{48}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{48} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{38}{48} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{48} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{266}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{266}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $266$ and $144$. The GCD of $266$ and $144$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{266 \div 2}{144 \div 2} = \frac{133}{72}$

Answer $\frac{38}{48}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{133}{72}$

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