What is 52/50 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{52}{50}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{50} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{52}{50} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{50} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{260}{450}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{260}{450}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $260$ and $450$. The GCD of $260$ and $450$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{260 \div 10}{450 \div 10} = \frac{26}{45}$

Answer $\frac{52}{50}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{26}{45}$

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