What is 26/38 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{26}{38}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{38} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{26}{38} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{38} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{234}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $38$. The GCD of $234$ and $38$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 2}{38 \div 2} = \frac{117}{19}$

Answer $\frac{26}{38}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{117}{19}$

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