What is 38/88 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{38}{88}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{88} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{38}{88} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 1 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{88} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{190}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{190}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $190$ and $88$. The GCD of $190$ and $88$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{190 \div 2}{88 \div 2} = \frac{95}{44}$

Answer $\frac{38}{88}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{95}{44}$

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