What is 26/74 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{26}{74}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{74} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{26}{74} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 6 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{74} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{156}{296}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{296}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $296$. The GCD of $156$ and $296$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 4}{296 \div 4} = \frac{39}{74}$

Answer $\frac{26}{74}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{39}{74}$

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