What is 53/60 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{53}{60}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{60} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{53}{60} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{60} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{318}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $420$. The GCD of $318$ and $420$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 6}{420 \div 6} = \frac{53}{70}$

Answer $\frac{53}{60}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{53}{70}$

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