What is 52/81 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{52}{81}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{81} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{52}{81} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{81} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{52}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{52}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $52$ and $162$. The GCD of $52$ and $162$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{52 \div 2}{162 \div 2} = \frac{26}{81}$

Answer $\frac{52}{81}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{26}{81}$

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