What is 24/53 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{24}{53}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{53} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{24}{53} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 3 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 5 = 265$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{53} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{72}{265}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{72}{265}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $72$ and $265$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{24}{53}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{72}{265}$

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