What is 53/60 Divided By 4/2

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{60} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{106}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{106}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $106$ and $240$. The GCD of $106$ and $240$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{106 \div 2}{240 \div 2} = \frac{53}{120}$

Answer $\frac{53}{60}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{53}{120}$

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