What is 26/24 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{26}{24}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{24} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{26}{24} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{24} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{26}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $144$. The GCD of $26$ and $144$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 2}{144 \div 2} = \frac{13}{72}$

Answer $\frac{26}{24}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{13}{72}$

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