What is 26/33 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{26}{33}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{33} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{26}{33} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 2 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{33} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{26}{66}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{66}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $66$. The GCD of $26$ and $66$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 2}{66 \div 2} = \frac{13}{33}$

Answer $\frac{26}{33}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{13}{33}$

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