What is 52/48 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{52}{48}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{48} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{52}{48} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 6 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{48} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{312}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $240$. The GCD of $312$ and $240$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 24}{240 \div 24} = \frac{13}{10}$

Answer $\frac{52}{48}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{13}{10}$

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