What is 53/48 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{53}{48}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{48} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{53}{48} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 9 = 477$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{48} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{477}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{477}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $477$ and $144$. The GCD of $477$ and $144$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{477 \div 9}{144 \div 9} = \frac{53}{16}$

Answer $\frac{53}{48}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{53}{16}$

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