What is 46/53 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{46}{53}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{53} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{46}{53} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 3 = 138$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 1 = 53$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{53} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{138}{53}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{138}{53}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $138$ and $53$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{46}{53}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{138}{53}$

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