What is 53/52 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{53}{52}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{52} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{53}{52} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 9 = 477$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 3 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{52} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{477}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{477}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $477$ and $156$. The GCD of $477$ and $156$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{477 \div 3}{156 \div 3} = \frac{159}{52}$

Answer $\frac{53}{52}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{159}{52}$

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