What is 66/26 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{66}{26}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{26} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{66}{26} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{26} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{132}{130}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{132}{130}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $132$ and $130$. The GCD of $132$ and $130$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{132 \div 2}{130 \div 2} = \frac{66}{65}$

Answer $\frac{66}{26}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{66}{65}$

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