What is 52/54 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{52}{54}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{54} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{52}{54} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{54} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{416}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{416}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $416$ and $270$. The GCD of $416$ and $270$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{416 \div 2}{270 \div 2} = \frac{208}{135}$

Answer $\frac{52}{54}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{208}{135}$

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