What is 57/24 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{57}{24}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{24} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{57}{24} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 3 = 171$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 1 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{24} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{171}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{171}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $171$ and $24$. The GCD of $171$ and $24$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{171 \div 3}{24 \div 3} = \frac{57}{8}$

Answer $\frac{57}{24}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{57}{8}$

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