What is 38/52 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{38}{52}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{52} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{38}{52} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{52} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{304}{468}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{304}{468}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $304$ and $468$. The GCD of $304$ and $468$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{304 \div 4}{468 \div 4} = \frac{76}{117}$

Answer $\frac{38}{52}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{76}{117}$

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