What is 57/18 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{57}{18}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{18} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{57}{18} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 1 = 57$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 3 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{18} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{57}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{57}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $57$ and $54$. The GCD of $57$ and $54$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{57 \div 3}{54 \div 3} = \frac{19}{18}$

Answer $\frac{57}{18}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{19}{18}$

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