What is 38/76 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{38}{76}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{76} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{38}{76} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 4 = 304$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{76} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{190}{304}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{190}{304}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $190$ and $304$. The GCD of $190$ and $304$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{190 \div 38}{304 \div 38} = \frac{5}{8}$

Answer $\frac{38}{76}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{5}{8}$

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