What is 52/18 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{52}{18}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{18} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{52}{18} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{18} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{468}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{468}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $468$ and $126$. The GCD of $468$ and $126$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{468 \div 18}{126 \div 18} = \frac{26}{7}$

Answer $\frac{52}{18}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{26}{7}$

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