What is 38/70 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{38}{70}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{70} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{38}{70} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{70} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{304}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{304}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $304$ and $140$. The GCD of $304$ and $140$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{304 \div 4}{140 \div 4} = \frac{76}{35}$

Answer $\frac{38}{70}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{76}{35}$

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