What is 53/98 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{53}{98}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{98} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{53}{98} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{98} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{159}{196}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{159}{196}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $159$ and $196$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{53}{98}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{159}{196}$

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