Why does 65° divided by 180 give a decimal instead of 13π/36?

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I know that 65° = pi/180 = 13pi / 36. But when I divide 65 / 180° I get. 3261. How would I convert this into 13pi/36 ? I know I am forgetting the basics..
 
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Reduce the fraction, of course! 65 and 180 have 5 as a common factor.

[tex]65^{\circ} = \frac{65 \pi}{180} = \frac{65 \pi \div 5}{180 \div 5} = \frac{13 \pi}{36}[/tex]
 
Lol thanks! I was just having a dull moment. :)