What is 26/50 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{26}{50}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{50} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{26}{50} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 4 = 104$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{50} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{104}{50}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{104}{50}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $104$ and $50$. The GCD of $104$ and $50$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{104 \div 2}{50 \div 2} = \frac{52}{25}$

Answer $\frac{26}{50}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{52}{25}$

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