What is 53/26 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{53}{26}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{26} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{53}{26} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 6 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{26} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{424}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{424}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $424$ and $156$. The GCD of $424$ and $156$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{424 \div 4}{156 \div 4} = \frac{106}{39}$

Answer $\frac{53}{26}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{106}{39}$

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