What is 19/57 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{19}{57}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{57} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{19}{57} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 9 = 171$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{57} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{171}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{171}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $171$ and $456$. The GCD of $171$ and $456$ is $57$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{171 \div 57}{456 \div 57} = \frac{3}{8}$

Answer $\frac{19}{57}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{3}{8}$

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