What is 53/83 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{53}{83}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{83} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{53}{83} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 1 = 83$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{83} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{318}{83}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{318}{83}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $318$ and $83$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{53}{83}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{318}{83}$

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