What is 26/60 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{26}{60}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{60} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{26}{60} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 6 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{60} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{156}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $60$. The GCD of $156$ and $60$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 12}{60 \div 12} = \frac{13}{5}$

Answer $\frac{26}{60}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{13}{5}$

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