What is 38/61 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{38}{61}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{61} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{38}{61} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 2 = 122$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{61} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{190}{122}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{190}{122}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $190$ and $122$. The GCD of $190$ and $122$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{190 \div 2}{122 \div 2} = \frac{95}{61}$

Answer $\frac{38}{61}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{95}{61}$

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