What is 52/27 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{52}{27}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{27} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{52}{27} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{27} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{468}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{468}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $468$ and $108$. The GCD of $468$ and $108$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{468 \div 36}{108 \div 36} = \frac{13}{3}$

Answer $\frac{52}{27}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{13}{3}$

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