What is 26/42 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{26}{42}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{42} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{26}{42} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{42} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{234}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $84$. The GCD of $234$ and $84$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 6}{84 \div 6} = \frac{39}{14}$

Answer $\frac{26}{42}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{39}{14}$

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