What is 52/50 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{52}{50}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{50} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{52}{50} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 6 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{50} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{312}{400}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{400}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $400$. The GCD of $312$ and $400$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 8}{400 \div 8} = \frac{39}{50}$

Answer $\frac{52}{50}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{39}{50}$

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