What is 53/42 Divided By 6/4

Solving $\frac{53}{42}\div\frac{6}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{42} \div \frac{6}{4} = \frac{53}{42} \times \frac{4}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{42} \times \frac{6}{4} = \frac{212}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{212}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $212$ and $252$. The GCD of $212$ and $252$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{212 \div 4}{252 \div 4} = \frac{53}{63}$

Answer $\frac{53}{42}\div\frac{6}{4} = \frac{53}{63}$

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