What is 26/18 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{26}{18}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{18} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{26}{18} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 7 = 182$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{18} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{182}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{182}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $182$ and $162$. The GCD of $182$ and $162$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{182 \div 2}{162 \div 2} = \frac{91}{81}$

Answer $\frac{26}{18}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{91}{81}$

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