What is 26/27 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{26}{27}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{27} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{26}{27} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{27} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{234}{189}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{189}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $189$. The GCD of $234$ and $189$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 9}{189 \div 9} = \frac{26}{21}$

Answer $\frac{26}{27}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{26}{21}$

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