What is 53/81 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{53}{81}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{81} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{53}{81} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 6 = 486$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{81} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{424}{486}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{424}{486}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $424$ and $486$. The GCD of $424$ and $486$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{424 \div 2}{486 \div 2} = \frac{212}{243}$

Answer $\frac{53}{81}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{212}{243}$

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