What is 52/88 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{52}{88}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{88} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{52}{88} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{88} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{468}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{468}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $468$ and $440$. The GCD of $468$ and $440$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{468 \div 4}{440 \div 4} = \frac{117}{110}$

Answer $\frac{52}{88}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{117}{110}$

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