What is 26/66 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{26}{66}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{66} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{26}{66} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 9 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 4 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{66} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{234}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $264$. The GCD of $234$ and $264$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 6}{264 \div 6} = \frac{39}{44}$

Answer $\frac{26}{66}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{39}{44}$

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