What is 53/46 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{53}{46}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{46} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{53}{46} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 9 = 477$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 3 = 138$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{46} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{477}{138}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{477}{138}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $477$ and $138$. The GCD of $477$ and $138$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{477 \div 3}{138 \div 3} = \frac{159}{46}$

Answer $\frac{53}{46}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{159}{46}$

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