What is 53/88 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{53}{88}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{88} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{53}{88} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{88} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{318}{616}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{616}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $616$. The GCD of $318$ and $616$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 2}{616 \div 2} = \frac{159}{308}$

Answer $\frac{53}{88}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{159}{308}$

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