What is 57/18 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{57}{18}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{18} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{57}{18} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 2 = 114$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{18} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{114}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{114}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $114$ and $72$. The GCD of $114$ and $72$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{114 \div 6}{72 \div 6} = \frac{19}{12}$

Answer $\frac{57}{18}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{19}{12}$

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