What is 52/39 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{52}{39}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{39} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{52}{39} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{39} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{52}{195}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{52}{195}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $52$ and $195$. The GCD of $52$ and $195$ is $13$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{52 \div 13}{195 \div 13} = \frac{4}{15}$

Answer $\frac{52}{39}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{4}{15}$

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