What is 38/60 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{38}{60}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{60} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{38}{60} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{60} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{342}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $180$. The GCD of $342$ and $180$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 18}{180 \div 18} = \frac{19}{10}$

Answer $\frac{38}{60}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{19}{10}$

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