What is 57/38 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{38} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{57}{38} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 9 = 513$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{38} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{513}{304}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{513}{304}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $513$ and $304$. The GCD of $513$ and $304$ is $19$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{513 \div 19}{304 \div 19} = \frac{27}{16}$

Answer $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{27}{16}$

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