What is 53/39 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{53}{39}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{39} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{53}{39} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 9 = 477$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{39} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{477}{39}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{477}{39}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $477$ and $39$. The GCD of $477$ and $39$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{477 \div 3}{39 \div 3} = \frac{159}{13}$

Answer $\frac{53}{39}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{159}{13}$

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