What is 57/42 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{57}{42}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{42} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{57}{42} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{42} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{228}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{228}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $228$ and $294$. The GCD of $228$ and $294$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{228 \div 6}{294 \div 6} = \frac{38}{49}$

Answer $\frac{57}{42}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{38}{49}$

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