What is 26/39 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{26}{39}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{39} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{26}{39} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 4 = 104$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{39} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{104}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{104}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $104$ and $78$. The GCD of $104$ and $78$ is $26$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{104 \div 26}{78 \div 26} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer $\frac{26}{39}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{4}{3}$

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