What is 53/60 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{53}{60}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{60} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{53}{60} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{60} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{212}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{212}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $212$ and $120$. The GCD of $212$ and $120$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{212 \div 4}{120 \div 4} = \frac{53}{30}$

Answer $\frac{53}{60}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{53}{30}$

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