What is 57/53 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{57}{53}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{53} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{57}{53} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 7 = 399$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{53} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{399}{159}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{399}{159}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $399$ and $159$. The GCD of $399$ and $159$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{399 \div 3}{159 \div 3} = \frac{133}{53}$

Answer $\frac{57}{53}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{133}{53}$

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