What is 63/26 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{63}{26}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{26} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{63}{26} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{26} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{504}{130}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{130}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $130$. The GCD of $504$ and $130$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 2}{130 \div 2} = \frac{252}{65}$

Answer $\frac{63}{26}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{252}{65}$

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