What is 26/28 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{26}{28}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{28} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{26}{28} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{28} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{208}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $252$. The GCD of $208$ and $252$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 4}{252 \div 4} = \frac{52}{63}$

Answer $\frac{26}{28}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{52}{63}$

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