What is 52/57 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{52}{57}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{57} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{52}{57} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{57} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{52}{285}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{52}{285}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $52$ and $285$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{52}{57}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{52}{285}$

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