What is 57/38 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{38} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{57}{38} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{38} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{228}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{228}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $228$ and $38$. The GCD of $228$ and $38$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{228 \div 38}{38 \div 38} = \frac{6}{1}$

Answer $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{6}{1}$

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