What is 38/74 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{38}{74}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{74} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{38}{74} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{74} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{190}{74}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{190}{74}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $190$ and $74$. The GCD of $190$ and $74$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{190 \div 2}{74 \div 2} = \frac{95}{37}$

Answer $\frac{38}{74}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{95}{37}$

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