What is 26/52 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{52} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{26}{52} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{52} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{52}{260}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{52}{260}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $52$ and $260$. The GCD of $52$ and $260$ is $52$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{52 \div 52}{260 \div 52} = \frac{1}{5}$

Answer $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{1}{5}$

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