What is 57/83 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{57}{83}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{83} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{57}{83} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 1 = 57$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{83} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{57}{249}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{57}{249}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $57$ and $249$. The GCD of $57$ and $249$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{57 \div 3}{249 \div 3} = \frac{19}{83}$

Answer $\frac{57}{83}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{19}{83}$

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