What is 57/38 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{38} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{57}{38} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 3 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{38} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{456}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{456}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $456$ and $114$. The GCD of $456$ and $114$ is $114$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{456 \div 114}{114 \div 114} = \frac{4}{1}$

Answer $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{4}{1}$

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