What is 38/70 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{38}{70}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{70} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{38}{70} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{70} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{304}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{304}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $304$ and $70$. The GCD of $304$ and $70$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{304 \div 2}{70 \div 2} = \frac{152}{35}$

Answer $\frac{38}{70}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{152}{35}$

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