What is 26/52 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{52} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{26}{52} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 6 = 312$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{52} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{26}{312}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{312}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $312$. The GCD of $26$ and $312$ is $26$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 26}{312 \div 26} = \frac{1}{12}$

Answer $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{1}{12}$

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