What is 53/24 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{53}{24}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{24} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{53}{24} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{24} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{212}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{212}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $212$ and $168$. The GCD of $212$ and $168$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{212 \div 4}{168 \div 4} = \frac{53}{42}$

Answer $\frac{53}{24}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{53}{42}$

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