What is 26/72 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{26}{72}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{72} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{26}{72} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{72} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{130}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $576$. The GCD of $130$ and $576$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 2}{576 \div 2} = \frac{65}{288}$

Answer $\frac{26}{72}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{65}{288}$

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