What is 53/39 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{53}{39}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{39} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{53}{39} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{39} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{159}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{159}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $159$ and $156$. The GCD of $159$ and $156$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{159 \div 3}{156 \div 3} = \frac{53}{52}$

Answer $\frac{53}{39}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{53}{52}$

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