What is 26/48 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{26}{48}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{48} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{26}{48} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{48} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{234}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $240$. The GCD of $234$ and $240$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 6}{240 \div 6} = \frac{39}{40}$

Answer $\frac{26}{48}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{39}{40}$

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