What is 53/43 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{53}{43}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{43} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{53}{43} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 5 = 215$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{43} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{159}{215}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{159}{215}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $159$ and $215$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{53}{43}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{159}{215}$

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