What is 53/42 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{53}{42}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{42} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{53}{42} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{42} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{212}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{212}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $212$ and $126$. The GCD of $212$ and $126$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{212 \div 2}{126 \div 2} = \frac{106}{63}$

Answer $\frac{53}{42}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{106}{63}$

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