What is 52/26 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{52}{26}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{26} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{52}{26} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{26} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{260}{234}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{260}{234}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $260$ and $234$. The GCD of $260$ and $234$ is $26$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{260 \div 26}{234 \div 26} = \frac{10}{9}$

Answer $\frac{52}{26}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{10}{9}$

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