What is 48/52 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{48}{52}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{52} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{48}{52} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{52} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{288}{260}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{260}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $260$. The GCD of $288$ and $260$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 4}{260 \div 4} = \frac{72}{65}$

Answer $\frac{48}{52}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{72}{65}$

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