What is 53/75 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{53}{75}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{75} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{53}{75} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 2 = 150$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{75} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{159}{150}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{159}{150}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $159$ and $150$. The GCD of $159$ and $150$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{159 \div 3}{150 \div 3} = \frac{53}{50}$

Answer $\frac{53}{75}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{53}{50}$

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