What is 53/63 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{53}{63}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{63} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{53}{63} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{63} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{159}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{159}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $159$ and $504$. The GCD of $159$ and $504$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{159 \div 3}{504 \div 3} = \frac{53}{168}$

Answer $\frac{53}{63}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{53}{168}$

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