What is 52/12 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{52}{12}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{12} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{52}{12} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{12} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{260}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{260}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $260$ and $48$. The GCD of $260$ and $48$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{260 \div 4}{48 \div 4} = \frac{65}{12}$

Answer $\frac{52}{12}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{65}{12}$

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