What is 53/98 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{53}{98}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{98} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{53}{98} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 5 = 490$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{98} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{318}{490}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{318}{490}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $318$ and $490$. The GCD of $318$ and $490$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{318 \div 2}{490 \div 2} = \frac{159}{245}$

Answer $\frac{53}{98}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{159}{245}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,