What is 26/12 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{26}{12}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{12} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{26}{12} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{12} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{26}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $72$. The GCD of $26$ and $72$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 2}{72 \div 2} = \frac{13}{36}$

Answer $\frac{26}{12}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{13}{36}$

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