What is 53/18 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{53}{18}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{18} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{53}{18} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 3 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{18} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{106}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{106}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $106$ and $54$. The GCD of $106$ and $54$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{106 \div 2}{54 \div 2} = \frac{53}{27}$

Answer $\frac{53}{18}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{53}{27}$

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