What is 53/18 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{53}{18}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{18} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{53}{18} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{18} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{318}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $36$. The GCD of $318$ and $36$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 6}{36 \div 6} = \frac{53}{6}$

Answer $\frac{53}{18}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{53}{6}$

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