What is 57/63 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{57}{63}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{63} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{57}{63} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 3 = 189$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{63} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{456}{189}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{456}{189}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $456$ and $189$. The GCD of $456$ and $189$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{456 \div 3}{189 \div 3} = \frac{152}{63}$

Answer $\frac{57}{63}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{152}{63}$

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