What is 53/26 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{53}{26}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{26} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{53}{26} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{26} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{318}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $52$. The GCD of $318$ and $52$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 2}{52 \div 2} = \frac{159}{26}$

Answer $\frac{53}{26}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{159}{26}$

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