What is 26/52 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{52} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{26}{52} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{52} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{130}{468}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{468}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $468$. The GCD of $130$ and $468$ is $26$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 26}{468 \div 26} = \frac{5}{18}$

Answer $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{5}{18}$

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