What is 57/72 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{57}{72}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{72} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{57}{72} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{72} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{228}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{228}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $228$ and $72$. The GCD of $228$ and $72$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{228 \div 12}{72 \div 12} = \frac{19}{6}$

Answer $\frac{57}{72}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{19}{6}$

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