What is 26/62 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{26}{62}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{62} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{26}{62} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 6 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 2 = 124$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{62} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{156}{124}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{124}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $124$. The GCD of $156$ and $124$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 4}{124 \div 4} = \frac{39}{31}$

Answer $\frac{26}{62}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{39}{31}$

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