What is 57/39 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{57}{39}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{39} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{57}{39} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{39} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{228}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{228}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $228$ and $78$. The GCD of $228$ and $78$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{228 \div 6}{78 \div 6} = \frac{38}{13}$

Answer $\frac{57}{39}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{38}{13}$

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