What is 26/76 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{26}{76}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{76} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{26}{76} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 5 = 380$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{76} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{26}{380}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{26}{380}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $26$ and $380$. The GCD of $26$ and $380$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{26 \div 2}{380 \div 2} = \frac{13}{190}$

Answer $\frac{26}{76}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{13}{190}$

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