What is 53/85 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{53}{85}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{85} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{53}{85} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{85} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{159}{85}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{159}{85}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $159$ and $85$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{53}{85}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{159}{85}$

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