What is 38/54 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{38}{54}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{54} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{38}{54} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 4 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{54} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{342}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $216$. The GCD of $342$ and $216$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 18}{216 \div 18} = \frac{19}{12}$

Answer $\frac{38}{54}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{19}{12}$

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