What is 38/76 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{38}{76}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{76} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{38}{76} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 7 = 532$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{76} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{304}{532}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{304}{532}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $304$ and $532$. The GCD of $304$ and $532$ is $76$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{304 \div 76}{532 \div 76} = \frac{4}{7}$

Answer $\frac{38}{76}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{4}{7}$

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