What is 57/72 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{57}{72}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{72} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{57}{72} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 2 = 114$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{72} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{114}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{114}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $114$ and $360$. The GCD of $114$ and $360$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{114 \div 6}{360 \div 6} = \frac{19}{60}$

Answer $\frac{57}{72}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{19}{60}$

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