What is 26/38 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{26}{38}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{38} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{26}{38} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 6 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{38} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{156}{304}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{304}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $304$. The GCD of $156$ and $304$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 4}{304 \div 4} = \frac{39}{76}$

Answer $\frac{26}{38}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{39}{76}$

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