What is 26/39 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{26}{39}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{39} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{26}{39} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 7 = 182$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 3 = 117$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{39} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{182}{117}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{182}{117}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $182$ and $117$. The GCD of $182$ and $117$ is $13$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{182 \div 13}{117 \div 13} = \frac{14}{9}$

Answer $\frac{26}{39}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{14}{9}$

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