What is 53/18 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{53}{18}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{18} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{53}{18} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{18} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{159}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{159}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $159$ and $162$. The GCD of $159$ and $162$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{159 \div 3}{162 \div 3} = \frac{53}{54}$

Answer $\frac{53}{18}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{53}{54}$

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