What is 26/52 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{52} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{26}{52} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 7 = 364$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{52} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{234}{364}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{364}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $364$. The GCD of $234$ and $364$ is $26$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 26}{364 \div 26} = \frac{9}{14}$

Answer $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{9}{14}$

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