What is 46/53 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{46}{53}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{53} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{46}{53} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 1 = 53$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{53} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{230}{53}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{230}{53}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $230$ and $53$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{46}{53}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{230}{53}$

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