What is 53/35 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{53}{35}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{35} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{53}{35} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{35} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{212}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{212}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $212$ and $70$. The GCD of $212$ and $70$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{212 \div 2}{70 \div 2} = \frac{106}{35}$

Answer $\frac{53}{35}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{106}{35}$

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