What is 38/53 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{38}{53}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{53} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{38}{53} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{53} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{342}{424}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{424}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $424$. The GCD of $342$ and $424$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 2}{424 \div 2} = \frac{171}{212}$

Answer $\frac{38}{53}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{171}{212}$

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