What is 53/24 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{53}{24}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{24} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{53}{24} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 9 = 477$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{24} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{477}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{477}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $477$ and $192$. The GCD of $477$ and $192$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{477 \div 3}{192 \div 3} = \frac{159}{64}$

Answer $\frac{53}{24}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{159}{64}$

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