What is 52/46 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{52}{46}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{46} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{52}{46} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 1 = 46$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{46} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{260}{46}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{260}{46}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $260$ and $46$. The GCD of $260$ and $46$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{260 \div 2}{46 \div 2} = \frac{130}{23}$

Answer $\frac{52}{46}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{130}{23}$

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