What is 53/38 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{53}{38}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{38} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{53}{38} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{38} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{318}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $190$. The GCD of $318$ and $190$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 2}{190 \div 2} = \frac{159}{95}$

Answer $\frac{53}{38}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{159}{95}$

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