What is 53/24 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{53}{24}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{24} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{53}{24} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{24} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{106}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{106}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $106$ and $96$. The GCD of $106$ and $96$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{106 \div 2}{96 \div 2} = \frac{53}{48}$

Answer $\frac{53}{24}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{53}{48}$

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