What is 26/60 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{26}{60}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{60} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{26}{60} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{60} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{52}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{52}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $52$ and $300$. The GCD of $52$ and $300$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{52 \div 4}{300 \div 4} = \frac{13}{75}$

Answer $\frac{26}{60}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{13}{75}$

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