What is 57/42 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{57}{42}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{42} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{57}{42} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{42} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{456}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{456}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $456$ and $252$. The GCD of $456$ and $252$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{456 \div 12}{252 \div 12} = \frac{38}{21}$

Answer $\frac{57}{42}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{38}{21}$

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