What is 46/38 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{46}{38}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{38} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{46}{38} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 7 = 322$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{38} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{322}{304}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{322}{304}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $322$ and $304$. The GCD of $322$ and $304$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{322 \div 2}{304 \div 2} = \frac{161}{152}$

Answer $\frac{46}{38}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{161}{152}$

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