What is 52/24 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{52}{24}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{24} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{52}{24} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{24} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{416}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{416}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $416$ and $120$. The GCD of $416$ and $120$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{416 \div 8}{120 \div 8} = \frac{52}{15}$

Answer $\frac{52}{24}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{52}{15}$

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