What is 26/48 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{26}{48}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{48} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{26}{48} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{48} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{208}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $336$. The GCD of $208$ and $336$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 16}{336 \div 16} = \frac{13}{21}$

Answer $\frac{26}{48}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{13}{21}$

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