What is 52/72 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{52}{72}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{72} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{52}{72} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{72} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{260}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{260}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $260$ and $504$. The GCD of $260$ and $504$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{260 \div 4}{504 \div 4} = \frac{65}{126}$

Answer $\frac{52}{72}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{65}{126}$

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