What is 57/38 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{38} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{57}{38} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 2 = 114$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{38} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{114}{342}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{114}{342}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $114$ and $342$. The GCD of $114$ and $342$ is $114$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{114 \div 114}{342 \div 114} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{57}{38}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{1}{3}$

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