What is 76/38 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{76}{38}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{38} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{76}{38} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 8 = 608$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{38} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{608}{342}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{608}{342}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $608$ and $342$. The GCD of $608$ and $342$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{608 \div 38}{342 \div 38} = \frac{16}{9}$

Answer $\frac{76}{38}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{16}{9}$

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