What is 12/57 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{12}{57}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{57} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{12}{57} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 7 = 399$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{57} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{24}{399}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{399}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $399$. The GCD of $24$ and $399$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 3}{399 \div 3} = \frac{8}{133}$

Answer $\frac{12}{57}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{8}{133}$

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