What is 52/54 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{52}{54}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{54} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{52}{54} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 8 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{54} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{468}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{468}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $468$ and $432$. The GCD of $468$ and $432$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{468 \div 36}{432 \div 36} = \frac{13}{12}$

Answer $\frac{52}{54}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{13}{12}$

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