What is 76/19 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{76}{19}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{19} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{76}{19} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 7 = 532$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 8 = 152$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{19} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{532}{152}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{532}{152}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $532$ and $152$. The GCD of $532$ and $152$ is $76$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{532 \div 76}{152 \div 76} = \frac{7}{2}$

Answer $\frac{76}{19}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{7}{2}$

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