What is 26/28 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{26}{28}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{28} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{26}{28} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 6 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{28} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{208}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $168$. The GCD of $208$ and $168$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 8}{168 \div 8} = \frac{26}{21}$

Answer $\frac{26}{28}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{26}{21}$

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