What is 53/74 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{53}{74}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{74} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{53}{74} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{74} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{318}{592}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{592}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $592$. The GCD of $318$ and $592$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 2}{592 \div 2} = \frac{159}{296}$

Answer $\frac{53}{74}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{159}{296}$

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