What is 12/53 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{12}{53}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{53} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{12}{53} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{53} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{48}{159}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{159}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $159$. The GCD of $48$ and $159$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 3}{159 \div 3} = \frac{16}{53}$

Answer $\frac{12}{53}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{16}{53}$

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