What is 26/61 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{26}{61}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{61} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{26}{61} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 4 = 244$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{61} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{208}{244}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{244}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $244$. The GCD of $208$ and $244$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 4}{244 \div 4} = \frac{52}{61}$

Answer $\frac{26}{61}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{52}{61}$

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