What is 26/42 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{26}{42}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{42} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{26}{42} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{42} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{26}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $336$. The GCD of $26$ and $336$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 2}{336 \div 2} = \frac{13}{168}$

Answer $\frac{26}{42}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{13}{168}$

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