What is 52/89 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{52}{89}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{89} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{52}{89} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 6 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 2 = 178$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{89} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{312}{178}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{178}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $178$. The GCD of $312$ and $178$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 2}{178 \div 2} = \frac{156}{89}$

Answer $\frac{52}{89}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{156}{89}$

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