What is 26/62 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{26}{62}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{62} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{26}{62} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 3 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 1 = 62$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{62} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{78}{62}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{62}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $62$. The GCD of $78$ and $62$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 2}{62 \div 2} = \frac{39}{31}$

Answer $\frac{26}{62}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{39}{31}$

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