What is 38/98 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{38}{98}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{98} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{38}{98} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 5 = 490$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{98} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{76}{490}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{76}{490}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $76$ and $490$. The GCD of $76$ and $490$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{76 \div 2}{490 \div 2} = \frac{38}{245}$

Answer $\frac{38}{98}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{38}{245}$

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