What is 53/85 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{53}{85}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{85} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{53}{85} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 5 = 265$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{85} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{265}{510}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{265}{510}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $265$ and $510$. The GCD of $265$ and $510$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{265 \div 5}{510 \div 5} = \frac{53}{102}$

Answer $\frac{53}{85}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{53}{102}$

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