What is 26/19 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{26}{19}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{19} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{26}{19} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 4 = 76$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{19} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{130}{76}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{76}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $76$. The GCD of $130$ and $76$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 2}{76 \div 2} = \frac{65}{38}$

Answer $\frac{26}{19}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{65}{38}$

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