What is 12/57 Divided By 5/2

Answer: 1257÷52\frac{12}{57}\div\frac{5}{2} = 895\frac{8}{95}

Solving 1257÷52\frac{12}{57}\div\frac{5}{2}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

1257÷52=1257×25\frac{12}{57} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{12}{57} \times \frac{2}{5}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 12×2=2412 \times 2 = 24
  • Multiply the Denominators: 57×5=28557 \times 5 = 285
  • Form the New Fraction: 1257×52=24285\frac{12}{57} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{24}{285}

Let's Simplify 24285\frac{24}{285}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 2424 and 285285. The GCD of 2424 and 285285 is 33.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:24÷3285÷3=895\frac{24 \div 3}{285 \div 3} = \frac{8}{95}

Answer 1257÷52=895\frac{12}{57}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{8}{95}


The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,

©AskMathGuru
Need support for a different topic or want to share a feedback? Write to us and we'll work on adding it. Be a part of our progress!