What is 76/38 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{76}{38}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{38} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{76}{38} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 5 = 380$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{38} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{380}{76}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{380}{76}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $380$ and $76$. The GCD of $380$ and $76$ is $76$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{380 \div 76}{76 \div 76} = \frac{5}{1}$

Answer $\frac{76}{38}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{5}{1}$

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