What is 76/38 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{76}{38}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{38} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{76}{38} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 8 = 608$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{38} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{608}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{608}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $608$ and $266$. The GCD of $608$ and $266$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{608 \div 38}{266 \div 38} = \frac{16}{7}$

Answer $\frac{76}{38}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{16}{7}$

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