What is 57/38 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{38} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{57}{38} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 6 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{38} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{342}{76}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{76}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $76$. The GCD of $342$ and $76$ is $38$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 38}{76 \div 38} = \frac{9}{2}$

Answer $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{9}{2}$

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