What is 54/38 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{54}{38}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{38} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{54}{38} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 4 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{38} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{216}{304}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{304}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $304$. The GCD of $216$ and $304$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 8}{304 \div 8} = \frac{27}{38}$

Answer $\frac{54}{38}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{27}{38}$

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