What is 38/57 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{38}{57}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{57} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{38}{57} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{57} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{266}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{266}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $266$ and $285$. The GCD of $266$ and $285$ is $19$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{266 \div 19}{285 \div 19} = \frac{14}{15}$

Answer $\frac{38}{57}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{14}{15}$

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