What is 26/52 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{52} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{26}{52} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 4 = 104$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{52} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{104}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{104}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $104$ and $52$. The GCD of $104$ and $52$ is $52$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{104 \div 52}{52 \div 52} = \frac{2}{1}$

Answer $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{1}$

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