What is 57/72 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{57}{72}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{72} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{57}{72} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 1 = 57$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{72} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{57}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{57}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $57$ and $576$. The GCD of $57$ and $576$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{57 \div 3}{576 \div 3} = \frac{19}{192}$

Answer $\frac{57}{72}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{19}{192}$

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