What is 57/28 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{57}{28}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{28} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{57}{28} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 7 = 399$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{28} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{399}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{399}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $399$ and $140$. The GCD of $399$ and $140$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{399 \div 7}{140 \div 7} = \frac{57}{20}$

Answer $\frac{57}{28}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{57}{20}$

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