53:121=
To solve this problem, we will follow the steps below:
Step 1: Convert to an improper fraction.
The mixed number is converted by multiplying the whole number 1 by the denominator 2, adding the numerator 1, resulting in .
Step 2: Divide by multiplying with the reciprocal.
The division is performed by multiplying with the reciprocal of , which is .
Thus, we have:
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Step 3: Simplify the result.
The fraction can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3:
.
Therefore, the final solution to the problem is .