What is 57/60 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{57}{60}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{60} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{57}{60} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 2 = 114$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{60} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{114}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{114}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $114$ and $300$. The GCD of $114$ and $300$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{114 \div 6}{300 \div 6} = \frac{19}{50}$

Answer $\frac{57}{60}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{19}{50}$

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