What is 46/53 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{46}{53}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{53} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{46}{53} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 9 = 414$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{53} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{414}{424}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{414}{424}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $414$ and $424$. The GCD of $414$ and $424$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{414 \div 2}{424 \div 2} = \frac{207}{212}$

Answer $\frac{46}{53}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{207}{212}$

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