What is 26/12 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{26}{12}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{12} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{26}{12} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{12} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{26}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $96$. The GCD of $26$ and $96$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 2}{96 \div 2} = \frac{13}{48}$

Answer $\frac{26}{12}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{13}{48}$

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