What is 52/62 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{52}{62}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{62} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{52}{62} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 8 = 496$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{62} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{260}{496}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{260}{496}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $260$ and $496$. The GCD of $260$ and $496$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{260 \div 4}{496 \div 4} = \frac{65}{124}$

Answer $\frac{52}{62}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{65}{124}$

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