What is 26/39 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{26}{39}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{39} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{26}{39} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 7 = 273$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{39} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{26}{273}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{273}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $273$. The GCD of $26$ and $273$ is $13$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 13}{273 \div 13} = \frac{2}{21}$

Answer $\frac{26}{39}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{2}{21}$

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