What is 26/34 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{26}{34}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{34} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{26}{34} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 4 = 136$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{34} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{234}{136}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{136}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $136$. The GCD of $234$ and $136$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 2}{136 \div 2} = \frac{117}{68}$

Answer $\frac{26}{34}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{117}{68}$

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