What is 53/76 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{53}{76}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{76} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{53}{76} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 5 = 380$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{76} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{106}{380}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{106}{380}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $106$ and $380$. The GCD of $106$ and $380$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{106 \div 2}{380 \div 2} = \frac{53}{190}$

Answer $\frac{53}{76}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{53}{190}$

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