What is 38/57 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{38}{57}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{57} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{38}{57} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{57} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{228}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{228}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $228$ and $285$. The GCD of $228$ and $285$ is $57$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{228 \div 57}{285 \div 57} = \frac{4}{5}$

Answer $\frac{38}{57}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{4}{5}$

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