What is 61/76 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{61}{76}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{76} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{61}{76} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 3 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{76} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{488}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{488}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $488$ and $228$. The GCD of $488$ and $228$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{488 \div 4}{228 \div 4} = \frac{122}{57}$

Answer $\frac{61}{76}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{122}{57}$

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