What is 26/12 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{26}{12}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{12} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{26}{12} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{12} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{26}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $36$. The GCD of $26$ and $36$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 2}{36 \div 2} = \frac{13}{18}$

Answer $\frac{26}{12}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{13}{18}$

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