What is 52/28 Divided By 8/5

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 8 = 224$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{28} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{260}{224}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{260}{224}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $260$ and $224$. The GCD of $260$ and $224$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{260 \div 4}{224 \div 4} = \frac{65}{56}$

Answer $\frac{52}{28}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{65}{56}$

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