What is 53/28 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{53}{28}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{28} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{53}{28} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{28} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{318}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $140$. The GCD of $318$ and $140$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 2}{140 \div 2} = \frac{159}{70}$

Answer $\frac{53}{28}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{159}{70}$

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