What is 38/89 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{38}{89}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{89} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{38}{89} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 2 = 178$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{89} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{342}{178}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{178}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $178$. The GCD of $342$ and $178$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 2}{178 \div 2} = \frac{171}{89}$

Answer $\frac{38}{89}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{171}{89}$

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