What is 57/19 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{57}{19}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{19} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{57}{19} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 2 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{19} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{456}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{456}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $456$ and $38$. The GCD of $456$ and $38$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{456 \div 38}{38 \div 38} = \frac{12}{1}$

Answer $\frac{57}{19}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{12}{1}$

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