What is 19/57 Divided By 7/2

Answer: 1957÷72\frac{19}{57}\div\frac{7}{2} = 221\frac{2}{21}

Solving 1957÷72\frac{19}{57}\div\frac{7}{2}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

1957÷72=1957×27\frac{19}{57} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{19}{57} \times \frac{2}{7}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 19×2=3819 \times 2 = 38
  • Multiply the Denominators: 57×7=39957 \times 7 = 399
  • Form the New Fraction: 1957×72=38399\frac{19}{57} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{38}{399}

Let's Simplify 38399\frac{38}{399}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 3838 and 399399. The GCD of 3838 and 399399 is 1919.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:38÷19399÷19=221\frac{38 \div 19}{399 \div 19} = \frac{2}{21}

Answer 1957÷72=221\frac{19}{57}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{2}{21}


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!