What is 19/53 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{19}{53}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{53} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{19}{53} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 1 = 19$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 5 = 265$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{53} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{19}{265}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{19}{265}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $19$ and $265$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{19}{53}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{19}{265}$

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