What is 53/12 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{53}{12}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{12} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{53}{12} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 9 = 477$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{12} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{477}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{477}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $477$ and $24$. The GCD of $477$ and $24$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{477 \div 3}{24 \div 3} = \frac{159}{8}$

Answer $\frac{53}{12}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{159}{8}$

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