What is 61/46 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{61}{46}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{46} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{61}{46} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 3 = 138$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{46} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{488}{138}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{488}{138}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $488$ and $138$. The GCD of $488$ and $138$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{488 \div 2}{138 \div 2} = \frac{244}{69}$

Answer $\frac{61}{46}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{244}{69}$

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