What is 38/76 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{38}{76}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{76} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{38}{76} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 2 = 152$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{76} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{228}{152}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{228}{152}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $228$ and $152$. The GCD of $228$ and $152$ is $76$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{228 \div 76}{152 \div 76} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{38}{76}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{3}{2}$

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