What is 52/38 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{52}{38}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{38} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{52}{38} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 2 = 104$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 4 = 152$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{38} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{104}{152}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{104}{152}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $104$ and $152$. The GCD of $104$ and $152$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{104 \div 8}{152 \div 8} = \frac{13}{19}$

Answer $\frac{52}{38}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{13}{19}$

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