What is 75/26 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{75}{26}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{26} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{75}{26} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{26} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{600}{130}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{600}{130}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $600$ and $130$. The GCD of $600$ and $130$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{600 \div 10}{130 \div 10} = \frac{60}{13}$

Answer $\frac{75}{26}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{60}{13}$

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