What is 57/42 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{57}{42}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{42} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{57}{42} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 1 = 57$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{42} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{57}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{57}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $57$ and $252$. The GCD of $57$ and $252$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{57 \div 3}{252 \div 3} = \frac{19}{84}$

Answer $\frac{57}{42}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{19}{84}$

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