What is 53/63 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{53}{63}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{63} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{53}{63} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 6 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{63} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{424}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{424}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $424$ and $378$. The GCD of $424$ and $378$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{424 \div 2}{378 \div 2} = \frac{212}{189}$

Answer $\frac{53}{63}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{212}{189}$

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