What is 88/52 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{88}{52}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{52} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{88}{52} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 3 = 264$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{52} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{264}{260}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{264}{260}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $264$ and $260$. The GCD of $264$ and $260$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{264 \div 4}{260 \div 4} = \frac{66}{65}$

Answer $\frac{88}{52}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{66}{65}$

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