What is 26/52 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{52} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{26}{52} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 8 = 416$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{52} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{52}{416}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{52}{416}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $52$ and $416$. The GCD of $52$ and $416$ is $52$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{52 \div 52}{416 \div 52} = \frac{1}{8}$

Answer $\frac{26}{52}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{1}{8}$

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