What is 53/28 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{53}{28}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{28} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{53}{28} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 7 = 371$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 3 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{28} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{371}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{371}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $371$ and $84$. The GCD of $371$ and $84$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{371 \div 7}{84 \div 7} = \frac{53}{12}$

Answer $\frac{53}{28}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{53}{12}$

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