What is 53/50 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{53}{50}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{50} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{53}{50} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 1 = 53$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{50} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{53}{250}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{53}{250}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $53$ and $250$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{53}{50}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{53}{250}$

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