What is 26/62 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{26}{62}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{62} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{26}{62} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{62} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{208}{310}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{310}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $310$. The GCD of $208$ and $310$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 2}{310 \div 2} = \frac{104}{155}$

Answer $\frac{26}{62}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{104}{155}$

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