What is 53/42 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{53}{42}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{42} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{53}{42} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{42} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{424}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{424}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $424$ and $294$. The GCD of $424$ and $294$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{424 \div 2}{294 \div 2} = \frac{212}{147}$

Answer $\frac{53}{42}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{212}{147}$

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