What is 53/83 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{53}{83}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{83} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{53}{83} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{83} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{318}{664}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{664}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $664$. The GCD of $318$ and $664$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 2}{664 \div 2} = \frac{159}{332}$

Answer $\frac{53}{83}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{159}{332}$

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