What is 33/53 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{33}{53}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{53} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{33}{53} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 7 = 231$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{53} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{231}{159}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{231}{159}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $231$ and $159$. The GCD of $231$ and $159$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{231 \div 3}{159 \div 3} = \frac{77}{53}$

Answer $\frac{33}{53}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{77}{53}$

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