What is 53/46 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{53}{46}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{46} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{53}{46} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 1 = 46$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{46} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{318}{46}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{46}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $46$. The GCD of $318$ and $46$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 2}{46 \div 2} = \frac{159}{23}$

Answer $\frac{53}{46}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{159}{23}$

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