What is 54/43 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{54}{43}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{43} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{54}{43} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 1 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 3 = 129$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{43} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{54}{129}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{129}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $129$. The GCD of $54$ and $129$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 3}{129 \div 3} = \frac{18}{43}$

Answer $\frac{54}{43}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{18}{43}$

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