What is 22/53 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{22}{53}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{53} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{22}{53} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 8 = 176$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{53} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{176}{318}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{176}{318}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $176$ and $318$. The GCD of $176$ and $318$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{176 \div 2}{318 \div 2} = \frac{88}{159}$

Answer $\frac{22}{53}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{88}{159}$

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