What is 26/53 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{26}{53}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{53} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{26}{53} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{53} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{130}{318}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{318}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $318$. The GCD of $130$ and $318$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 2}{318 \div 2} = \frac{65}{159}$

Answer $\frac{26}{53}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{65}{159}$

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