What is 57/12 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{57}{12}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{12} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{57}{12} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 1 = 57$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{12} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{57}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{57}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $57$ and $84$. The GCD of $57$ and $84$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{57 \div 3}{84 \div 3} = \frac{19}{28}$

Answer $\frac{57}{12}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{19}{28}$

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