What is 26/61 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{26}{61}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{61} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{26}{61} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 5 = 305$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{61} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{234}{305}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{234}{305}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $234$ and $305$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{26}{61}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{234}{305}$

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