What is 57/34 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{57}{34}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{34} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{57}{34} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 7 = 238$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{34} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{456}{238}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{456}{238}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $456$ and $238$. The GCD of $456$ and $238$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{456 \div 2}{238 \div 2} = \frac{228}{119}$

Answer $\frac{57}{34}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{228}{119}$

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