What is 43/38 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{43}{38}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{38} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{43}{38} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 4 = 172$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{38} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{172}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{172}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $172$ and $266$. The GCD of $172$ and $266$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{172 \div 2}{266 \div 2} = \frac{86}{133}$

Answer $\frac{43}{38}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{86}{133}$

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