What is 26/22 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{26}{22}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{22} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{26}{22} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 1 = 22$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{22} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{130}{22}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{22}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $22$. The GCD of $130$ and $22$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 2}{22 \div 2} = \frac{65}{11}$

Answer $\frac{26}{22}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{65}{11}$

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