What is 45/26 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{45}{26}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{26} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{45}{26} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{26} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{90}{130}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{130}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $130$. The GCD of $90$ and $130$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 10}{130 \div 10} = \frac{9}{13}$

Answer $\frac{45}{26}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{9}{13}$

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