What is 38/60 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{38}{60}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{60} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{38}{60} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{60} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{304}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{304}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $304$ and $240$. The GCD of $304$ and $240$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{304 \div 16}{240 \div 16} = \frac{19}{15}$

Answer $\frac{38}{60}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{19}{15}$

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