What is 57/38 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{38} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{57}{38} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 1 = 57$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{38} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{57}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{57}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $57$ and $190$. The GCD of $57$ and $190$ is $19$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{57 \div 19}{190 \div 19} = \frac{3}{10}$

Answer $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{3}{10}$

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