What is 38/50 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{38}{50}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{50} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{38}{50} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{50} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{342}{50}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{50}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $50$. The GCD of $342$ and $50$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 2}{50 \div 2} = \frac{171}{25}$

Answer $\frac{38}{50}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{171}{25}$

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