What is 26/42 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{26}{42}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{42} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{26}{42} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{42} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{130}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $84$. The GCD of $130$ and $84$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 2}{84 \div 2} = \frac{65}{42}$

Answer $\frac{26}{42}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{65}{42}$

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