What is 43/57 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{43}{57}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{57} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{43}{57} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 9 = 387$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{57} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{387}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{387}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $387$ and $456$. The GCD of $387$ and $456$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{387 \div 3}{456 \div 3} = \frac{129}{152}$

Answer $\frac{43}{57}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{129}{152}$

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