What is 85/26 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{85}{26}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{26} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{85}{26} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 5 = 425$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{26} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{425}{52}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{425}{52}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $425$ and $52$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{85}{26}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{425}{52}$

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