What is 26/45 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{26}{45}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{45} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{26}{45} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{45} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{208}{90}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{90}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $90$. The GCD of $208$ and $90$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 2}{90 \div 2} = \frac{104}{45}$

Answer $\frac{26}{45}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{104}{45}$

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