What is 53/48 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{53}{48}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{48} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{53}{48} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{48} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{159}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{159}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $159$ and $336$. The GCD of $159$ and $336$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{159 \div 3}{336 \div 3} = \frac{53}{112}$

Answer $\frac{53}{48}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{53}{112}$

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