What is 95/38 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{95}{38}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{95}{38} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{95}{38} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{95}{38} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{855}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{855}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $855$ and $190$. The GCD of $855$ and $190$ is $95$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{855 \div 95}{190 \div 95} = \frac{9}{2}$

Answer $\frac{95}{38}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{9}{2}$

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