What is 53/57 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{53}{57}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{57} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{53}{57} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 7 = 399$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{57} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{159}{399}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{159}{399}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $159$ and $399$. The GCD of $159$ and $399$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{159 \div 3}{399 \div 3} = \frac{53}{133}$

Answer $\frac{53}{57}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{53}{133}$

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