What is 38/85 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{38}{85}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{85} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{38}{85} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 3 = 114$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{85} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{114}{680}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{114}{680}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $114$ and $680$. The GCD of $114$ and $680$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{114 \div 2}{680 \div 2} = \frac{57}{340}$

Answer $\frac{38}{85}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{57}{340}$

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