What is 26/28 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{26}{28}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{28} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{26}{28} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{28} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{130}{28}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{28}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $28$. The GCD of $130$ and $28$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 2}{28 \div 2} = \frac{65}{14}$

Answer $\frac{26}{28}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{65}{14}$

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