What is 52/18 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{52}{18}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{18} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{52}{18} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 3 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{18} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{156}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $144$. The GCD of $156$ and $144$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 12}{144 \div 12} = \frac{13}{12}$

Answer $\frac{52}{18}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{13}{12}$

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