What is 26/34 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{26}{34}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{34} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{26}{34} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 9 = 306$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{34} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{208}{306}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{306}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $306$. The GCD of $208$ and $306$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 2}{306 \div 2} = \frac{104}{153}$

Answer $\frac{26}{34}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{104}{153}$

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