Julia had $38/2 = $<<38/2=19>>19.
Before their aunt gave them money, Jade and Julia had a total of $38 + $19 = $<<38+19=57>>57.
So, the total amount that their aunt gave them was $97 - $57 = $<<97-57=40>>40.
Thus, each of them was given $40/2 = $<<40/2=20>>20.
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