Simplify the numerical expression. Give your answer in reduced form. $$5 \frac { 1 } { 5 } \div 2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$$
A) $\frac { 104 } { 9 }$
B) $\frac { 117 } { 10 }$
C) $\frac { 26 } { 5 }$
D) $\frac { 5 } { 2 }$
E) none of these

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First, convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions: $5 \frac{1}{5} = \frac{26}{5}$ and $2 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{9}{4}$. Then, divide by multiplying by the reciprocal: $\frac{26}{5} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{104}{45}$, which is not listed among the options.

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Simplify the Numerical Expression $5 \frac { 1 } { 5 } \div 2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$