What is 18/53 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{18}{53}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{53} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{18}{53} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{53} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{126}{318}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{318}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $318$. The GCD of $126$ and $318$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 6}{318 \div 6} = \frac{21}{53}$

Answer $\frac{18}{53}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{21}{53}$

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