What is 26/60 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{26}{60}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{60} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{26}{60} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 7 = 182$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{60} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{182}{480}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{182}{480}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $182$ and $480$. The GCD of $182$ and $480$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{182 \div 2}{480 \div 2} = \frac{91}{240}$

Answer $\frac{26}{60}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{91}{240}$

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