What is 57/48 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{57}{48}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{48} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{57}{48} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 9 = 513$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{48} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{513}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{513}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $513$ and $96$. The GCD of $513$ and $96$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{513 \div 3}{96 \div 3} = \frac{171}{32}$

Answer $\frac{57}{48}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{171}{32}$

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