What is 38/57 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{38}{57}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{57} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{38}{57} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{57} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{342}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $456$. The GCD of $342$ and $456$ is $114$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 114}{456 \div 114} = \frac{3}{4}$

Answer $\frac{38}{57}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{3}{4}$

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