What is 57/42 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{57}{42}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{42} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{57}{42} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 3 = 171$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{42} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{171}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{171}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $171$ and $294$. The GCD of $171$ and $294$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{171 \div 3}{294 \div 3} = \frac{57}{98}$

Answer $\frac{57}{42}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{57}{98}$

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