What is 57/38 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{38} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{57}{38} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 7 = 399$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{38} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{399}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{399}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $399$ and $38$. The GCD of $399$ and $38$ is $19$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{399 \div 19}{38 \div 19} = \frac{21}{2}$

Answer $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{21}{2}$

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