What is 52/27 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{52}{27}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{27} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{52}{27} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 3 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{27} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{156}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $135$. The GCD of $156$ and $135$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 3}{135 \div 3} = \frac{52}{45}$

Answer $\frac{52}{27}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{52}{45}$

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