What is 26/34 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{26}{34}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{34} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{26}{34} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 7 = 182$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 8 = 272$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{34} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{182}{272}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{182}{272}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $182$ and $272$. The GCD of $182$ and $272$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{182 \div 2}{272 \div 2} = \frac{91}{136}$

Answer $\frac{26}{34}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{91}{136}$

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