What is 62/26 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{62}{26}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{26} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{62}{26} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{26} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{310}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{310}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $310$ and $52$. The GCD of $310$ and $52$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{310 \div 2}{52 \div 2} = \frac{155}{26}$

Answer $\frac{62}{26}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{155}{26}$

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