What is 26/72 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{26}{72}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{72} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{26}{72} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 4 = 104$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{72} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{104}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{104}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $104$ and $504$. The GCD of $104$ and $504$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{104 \div 8}{504 \div 8} = \frac{13}{63}$

Answer $\frac{26}{72}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{13}{63}$

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