What is 53/66 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{53}{66}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{66} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{53}{66} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 5 = 330$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{66} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{159}{330}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{159}{330}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $159$ and $330$. The GCD of $159$ and $330$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{159 \div 3}{330 \div 3} = \frac{53}{110}$

Answer $\frac{53}{66}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{53}{110}$

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