What is 62/28 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{62}{28}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{28} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{62}{28} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 8 = 496$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 3 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{28} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{496}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{496}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $496$ and $84$. The GCD of $496$ and $84$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{496 \div 4}{84 \div 4} = \frac{124}{21}$

Answer $\frac{62}{28}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{124}{21}$

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