What is 53/57 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{53}{57}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{57} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{53}{57} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{57} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{106}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{106}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $106$ and $228$. The GCD of $106$ and $228$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{106 \div 2}{228 \div 2} = \frac{53}{114}$

Answer $\frac{53}{57}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{53}{114}$

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