What is 38/61 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{38}{61}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{61} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{38}{61} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 4 = 152$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{61} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{152}{488}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{152}{488}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $152$ and $488$. The GCD of $152$ and $488$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{152 \div 8}{488 \div 8} = \frac{19}{61}$

Answer $\frac{38}{61}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{19}{61}$

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