What is 53/76 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{53}{76}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{76} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{53}{76} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 8 = 608$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{76} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{318}{608}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{608}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $608$. The GCD of $318$ and $608$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 2}{608 \div 2} = \frac{159}{304}$

Answer $\frac{53}{76}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{159}{304}$

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