What is 52/34 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{52}{34}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{34} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{52}{34} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 8 = 272$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{34} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{260}{272}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{260}{272}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $260$ and $272$. The GCD of $260$ and $272$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{260 \div 4}{272 \div 4} = \frac{65}{68}$

Answer $\frac{52}{34}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{65}{68}$

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