What is 52/28 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{52}{28}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{28} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{52}{28} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{28} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{416}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{416}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $416$ and $140$. The GCD of $416$ and $140$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{416 \div 4}{140 \div 4} = \frac{104}{35}$

Answer $\frac{52}{28}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{104}{35}$

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