What is 52/88 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{52}{88}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{88} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{52}{88} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 6 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{88} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{312}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $440$. The GCD of $312$ and $440$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 8}{440 \div 8} = \frac{39}{55}$

Answer $\frac{52}{88}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{39}{55}$

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