What is 53/26 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{53}{26}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{26} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{53}{26} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{26} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{212}{234}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{212}{234}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $212$ and $234$. The GCD of $212$ and $234$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{212 \div 2}{234 \div 2} = \frac{106}{117}$

Answer $\frac{53}{26}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{106}{117}$

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