What is 26/54 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{26}{54}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{54} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{26}{54} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{54} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{52}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{52}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $52$ and $270$. The GCD of $52$ and $270$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{52 \div 2}{270 \div 2} = \frac{26}{135}$

Answer $\frac{26}{54}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{26}{135}$

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