What is 26/22 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{26}{22}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{22} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{26}{22} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 2 = 44$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{22} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{130}{44}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{44}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $44$. The GCD of $130$ and $44$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 2}{44 \div 2} = \frac{65}{22}$

Answer $\frac{26}{22}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{65}{22}$

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