What is 52/38 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{52}{38}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{38} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{52}{38} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 3 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{38} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{52}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{52}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $52$ and $114$. The GCD of $52$ and $114$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{52 \div 2}{114 \div 2} = \frac{26}{57}$

Answer $\frac{52}{38}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{26}{57}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,