What is 38/98 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{38}{98}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{98} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{38}{98} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 8 = 784$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{98} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{190}{784}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{190}{784}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $190$ and $784$. The GCD of $190$ and $784$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{190 \div 2}{784 \div 2} = \frac{95}{392}$

Answer $\frac{38}{98}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{95}{392}$

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