What is 38/62 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{38}{62}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{62} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{38}{62} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 8 = 496$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{62} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{190}{496}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{190}{496}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $190$ and $496$. The GCD of $190$ and $496$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{190 \div 2}{496 \div 2} = \frac{95}{248}$

Answer $\frac{38}{62}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{95}{248}$

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