What is 52/53 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{52}{53}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{53} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{52}{53} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{53} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{468}{106}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{468}{106}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $468$ and $106$. The GCD of $468$ and $106$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{468 \div 2}{106 \div 2} = \frac{234}{53}$

Answer $\frac{52}{53}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{234}{53}$

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