What is 53/83 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{53}{83}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{83} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{53}{83} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 4 = 332$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{83} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{106}{332}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{106}{332}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $106$ and $332$. The GCD of $106$ and $332$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{106 \div 2}{332 \div 2} = \frac{53}{166}$

Answer $\frac{53}{83}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{53}{166}$

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