What is 26/66 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{26}{66}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{66} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{26}{66} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 5 = 330$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{66} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{26}{330}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{330}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $330$. The GCD of $26$ and $330$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 2}{330 \div 2} = \frac{13}{165}$

Answer $\frac{26}{66}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{13}{165}$

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