What is 28/57 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{28}{57}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{57} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{28}{57} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 2 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{57} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{140}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $114$. The GCD of $140$ and $114$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 2}{114 \div 2} = \frac{70}{57}$

Answer $\frac{28}{57}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{70}{57}$

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