What is 26/43 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{26}{43}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{43} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{26}{43} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 4 = 104$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 2 = 86$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{43} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{104}{86}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{104}{86}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $104$ and $86$. The GCD of $104$ and $86$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{104 \div 2}{86 \div 2} = \frac{52}{43}$

Answer $\frac{26}{43}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{52}{43}$

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