What is 26/24 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{26}{24}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{24} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{26}{24} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{24} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{234}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $96$. The GCD of $234$ and $96$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 6}{96 \div 6} = \frac{39}{16}$

Answer $\frac{26}{24}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{39}{16}$

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