What is 52/62 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{52}{62}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{62} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{52}{62} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 2 = 124$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{62} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{260}{124}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{260}{124}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $260$ and $124$. The GCD of $260$ and $124$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{260 \div 4}{124 \div 4} = \frac{65}{31}$

Answer $\frac{52}{62}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{65}{31}$

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