What is 53/52 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{53}{52}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{52} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{53}{52} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 4 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{52} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{424}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{424}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $424$ and $208$. The GCD of $424$ and $208$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{424 \div 8}{208 \div 8} = \frac{53}{26}$

Answer $\frac{53}{52}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{53}{26}$

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