What is 26/17 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{26}{17}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{17} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{26}{17} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 3 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{17} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{78}{68}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{68}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $68$. The GCD of $78$ and $68$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 2}{68 \div 2} = \frac{39}{34}$

Answer $\frac{26}{17}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{39}{34}$

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