What is 26/46 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{26}{46}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{46} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{26}{46} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 7 = 322$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{46} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{234}{322}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{322}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $322$. The GCD of $234$ and $322$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 2}{322 \div 2} = \frac{117}{161}$

Answer $\frac{26}{46}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{117}{161}$

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