What is 26/22 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{26}{22}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{22} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{26}{22} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 7 = 154$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{22} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{208}{154}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{154}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $154$. The GCD of $208$ and $154$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 2}{154 \div 2} = \frac{104}{77}$

Answer $\frac{26}{22}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{104}{77}$

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